Bonnie Butter Cake Recipe

Name: Bonnie Butter Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE CAKE; 1 3/4 cups sugar; 2/3 cup butter, softened (or margarine, if you have to!); 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla; 2 eggs; 3 cups cake flour (or you can use 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour); 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 1/4 cups milk; FOR THE FUDGE FROSTING; 2 cups sugar; 1/2 cup shortening; 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate; 2/3 cup milk; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons vanilla

Servings: persons

FOR THE CAKE
1 3/4 cups sugar
2/3 cup butter, softened (or margarine, if you have to!)
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
2 eggs
3 cups cake flour (or you can use 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour)
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups milk
FOR THE FUDGE FROSTING
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup shortening
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate
2/3 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla

1
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease bottom and sides of rectangular pan, 13 x 9 x 2 inches, or 2 round pans, 9 x 1 1/2 inches; lightly flour.
2
Beat sugar, butter/margarine, vanilla and eggs in large bowl with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on high speed 5 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Beat in flour, baking powder and salt alternatively with milk on low speed. Pour into pan(s).
3
Bake for 45 to 50 minutes if using the rectangular pan, 30 to 35 minutes if using the round pans, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool rectangular pan on wire rack. Cool round pans 10 minutes; remove to wire rack. Cool completely.
4
TO MAKE THE FROSTING: Mix all ingredients except vanilla in 2 1/2 quart saucepan. Heat to rapid boil, stirring occasionally. Boil 1 minute without stirring. Place saucepan in bowl of ice and water. Beat until frosting is smooth and of spreading consistency. Stir in vanilla.

1599

kcal

Calories

Fat

277

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE CAKE, 1 3/4 cups sugar, 2/3 cup butter, softened (or margarine, if you have to!), 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla, and more.

Yes, Bonnie Butter 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.

Bonnie Butter Cake

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