AMERICAN BEAUTY CAKE WITH DEANNA'S FROSTING
This is an old family recipe. Don't tell your kids the secret ingredient, or they'll make oogy faces. This is a very moist rich cake with a lovely color, and the frosting is wonderful.
Provided by RACHELS
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings Chocolate
Time 1h18m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
- In a large bowl, mix 1 3/4 cup flour, 1 1/2 sugar, cocoa, baking powder and soda.
- Whisk in buttermilk, 1/2 cup butter, eggs, and vanilla. Stir in shredded beets and pour batter into cake pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of cake comes out clean.
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.7 calories, Carbohydrate 32.9 g, Cholesterol 41.6 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 149.1 mg, Sugar 22.9 g
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ezra york
[email protected]This cake is so beautiful, I almost didn't want to eat it!
Juanita
[email protected]I've never made an American Beauty cake before, but this recipe made it easy. The cake turned out great!
Shamirah Namukisa
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for American Beauty cake. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Dewayne Pires
[email protected]I love this cake! It's so moist and flavorful. The frosting is the perfect finishing touch.
Nira Batool
[email protected]This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but I can see why people love it.
tomas torac
[email protected]I'm not a fan of the frosting, but the cake itself is delicious.
Cillian Murray
[email protected]This cake is perfect for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and the coconut flavor is a nice touch.
Sayed Khan
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this cake. The coconut and pineapple add a tropical twist to the classic American Beauty cake.
Danyal Jan
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a stunning cake that tastes amazing.
Kavindu Induwara
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I still enjoyed this cake. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is light and fluffy.
Razu Cdry
[email protected]The frosting is a bit too sweet for my taste, but the cake itself is delicious.
justine Nalunkuma
[email protected]This cake is absolutely beautiful! It's perfect for any special occasion.
Maria Mena
[email protected]I've tried many American Beauty cakes before, but this one is by far the best. The recipe is easy to follow and the cake turns out perfect every time.
indrakumar sharathkumar
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my last party! Everyone loved the moist, fluffy texture of the cake and the creamy, decadent frosting. I'll definitely be making this one again.