America’S Birthday Cake Recipe

Name: America’S Birthday Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup shortening; 1-1/2 cups sugar; 2 eggs; 1/4 cup red food coloring; 1 teaspoon white vinegar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2-1/4 cups cake flour; 2 tablespoons baking cocoa; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup buttermilk; 3/4 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 cup orange juice; 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; Dash salt; 1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream; 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

1/2 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1/4 cup red food coloring
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups cake flour
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup orange juice
2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Dash salt
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

1
In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the food coloring, vinegar and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, salt and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition.
2
Pour into a greased
3
. Bake at 350u00b0 for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
4
For sauce, in a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in orange juice until smooth. Add the blueberries, nutmeg and salt; cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Cool.
5
In a small bowl, whip cream and confectioners' sugar until stiff peak forms. Serve cake with sauce and whipped cream.

1152

kcal

Calories

Fat

142

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup shortening, 1-1/2 cups sugar, 2 eggs, 1/4 cup red food coloring, and more.

Yes, America’S Birthday 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.

America’S Birthday Cake

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