ACORN BROWNIE CAKE
THIS TREETOP TREAT for birthday parties is the kind you can fix ahead of time, then squirrel away for later-but you might want to keep an eye on it. Why? With its popular peanut butter flavor plus a light texture, folks likely won't want to wait for a taste! To create the cake, our kitchen staff shaped Edie's recipe into an acorn and leaves using a pattern from Paula Del Favero. Then frosting and pecans capped it all off. Want to make this dessert yourself? You'll find it's no tough nut to crack-just follow the easy instructions here!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield 12-15 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a bowl, cream the butter, peanut butter and brown sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake a t 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. , For frosting, cream butter, shortening and vanilla. Beat in confectioners' sugar and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Place 6 tablespoons each in two bowls. Tint one red and one yellow; set aside. Add cocoa to the remaining frosting; mix well. , Using the acorn pattern and folded waxed paper, trace bottom of acorn up to dark brown dashed line. Cut out and unfold. , Trace the acorn cap onto folded waxed paper. Cut out and unfold., With a sharp knife, trace patterns on cooled brownie; cut out. Cut the remaining brownie into three to five leaves using a 3-in. maple leaf cutter; set aside. On a 16-in.-square covered board, position acorn cap over the acorn bottom in center of board. Frost top and sides of acorn with tan frosting. Sprinkle pecans over acorn cap. , Frost leaves with remaining tan frosting. Using an icing spatula, randomly blend red and yellow frosting over leaves. Use a toothpick to form veins in the leaves. Arrange decorated leaves around the acorn.
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sagar bhandari
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Ahsan123 Ahsan123
[email protected]This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good.
Raj Khan
[email protected]This cake is a great way to use up leftover acorn flour. It's also a good option for people with gluten sensitivities.
Akhtar Baloch
[email protected]I made this cake for my family and they loved it! The cake was moist and chocolatey, with a slightly nutty flavor from the acorn flour.
Ch Arslan Iqbal Tarar
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious dessert. The acorn flour adds a unique flavor and texture that I really enjoy.
Enan Islam248
[email protected]This cake is a great option for people with gluten sensitivities. It's also a good source of fiber and protein.
Ahmed Maqsod
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to use acorn flour, and this recipe is a great one. The cake is moist and delicious, and it's a great way to get your daily dose of fiber.
Khudam raza Khudam raza
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover acorn flour. The cake is moist and flavorful, and it's a nice change from traditional chocolate cake.
Mahim Potondar
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Rb earning
[email protected]This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good.
Sm Bokul
[email protected]I made this cake for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and texture. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Syed Munawar zaman Bukhari
[email protected]This is a great recipe! I've made it several times and it always turns out perfectly. The cake is moist and delicious, and the acorn flour gives it a unique flavor that I love.
Wallace Sheckells
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out great! I used a gluten-free flour blend, and it worked perfectly. The cake was moist and chocolatey, with a slightly nutty flavor from the acorn flour.
Nosipho Sphokazi Mchunu
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about using acorn flour in a brownie cake, but I was pleasantly surprised by the results. The cake was dense and moist, with a rich chocolate flavor. The acorn flour added a subtle nutty flavor that I really enjoyed.
Chinan Kris
[email protected]This acorn brownie cake was a delightful surprise! The texture was moist and fudgy, and the acorn flour added a unique nutty flavor that complemented the chocolate perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious