American Beauty Cake Recipe

Name: American Beauty Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 oz. red food coloring plus 2 oz. water; 3 Tbsp. instant chocolate (Nestle Quik); 1/2 c. shortening; 1 1/2 c. sugar; 2 eggs; 1 c. buttermilk; 2 1/2 c. cake flour; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 Tbsp. vinegar; 1 tsp. baking soda

Servings: persons

2 oz. red food coloring plus 2 oz. water
3 Tbsp. instant chocolate (Nestle Quik)
1/2 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 c. buttermilk
2 1/2 c. cake flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. vinegar
1 tsp. baking soda

1
Mix the first 2 ingredients together and let stand until needed.
2
Cream together the shortening, sugar and eggs.
3
Add coloring mixture.
4
Add buttermilk and beat 1 minute.
5
Add flour and salt; beat 1 minute.
6
Remove from mixer.
7
Fold in by hand the vinegar and baking soda that has been smoothed together just before adding to cake mixture.
8
Pour into 2 greased and floured 8-inch cake pans.
9
Bake at 350u00b0 for 30 to 35 minutes or until done.

1458

kcal

Calories

Fat

212

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 oz. red food coloring plus 2 oz. water, 3 Tbsp. instant chocolate (Nestle Quik), 1/2 c. shortening, 1 1/2 c. sugar, and more.

Yes, American Beauty 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.

American Beauty Cake

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