Ambrosia Cake Recipe

Name: Ambrosia Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup shortening; 2 cups sugar; 3 eggs, beaten; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 cup buttermilk; 1/2 cup cocoa; 1 cup boiling water; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 medium apple, peeled and finely chopped

Servings: persons

1/2 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
3 eggs, beaten
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup cocoa
1 cup boiling water
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 medium apple, peeled and finely chopped

1
Cream shortening and sugar in a large mixing bowl; beat well. Add eggs, mixing well; set aside.
2
Dissolve soda in buttermilk; set aside. Dissolve cocoa in boiling water, stirring until well blended; set aside.
3
Combine flour and spices; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk and cocoa mixtures, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Stir in apple.
4
Pour batter into 4 greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans. Bake at 350u00b0 for 20 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes; remove from pans, and cool completely.
5
Spread filling between layers; spread top and sides of cake with frosting. Garnish top of cake with Marzipan fruit.

1797

kcal

Calories

116

Fat

180

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup shortening, 2 cups sugar, 3 eggs, beaten, 2 teaspoons baking soda, and more.

Yes, Ambrosia Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Ambrosia Cake

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