American Beauty Cake With Deanna'S Frosting Recipe

Name: American Beauty Cake With Deanna'S Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups white sugar; 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 1/3 cups buttermilk; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 3 eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 cups beets, peeled and shredded; 1 cup milk; 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 cup white sugar; 1/3 cup butter; 1/2 cup shortening

Servings: persons

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups white sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/3 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups beets, peeled and shredded
1 cup milk
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
1/3 cup butter
1/2 cup shortening

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
2
In a large bowl, mix 1 3/4 cup flour, 1 1/2 sugar, cocoa, baking powder and soda.
3
Whisk in buttermilk, 1/2 cup butter, eggs, and vanilla. Stir in shredded beets and pour batter into cake pan.
4
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of cake comes out clean.
5
For the frosting: Combine milk and 5 tablespoons flour in a small saucepan, heat to a boil. Stir constantly for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in 1 cup sugar, 1/3 cup butter and shortening. Cool resulting mixture to room temperature and beat for 10 to 12 minutes until light and fluffy. Spread on cooled cake. This frosting is also excellent on spice or applesauce cake.

1815

kcal

Calories

112

Fat

195

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 cups white sugar, 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and more.

Yes, American Beauty Cake With Deanna'S Frosting 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 With Deanna'S Frosting

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