Welcome to the culinary adventure of creating the perfect American Beauty Cake with Deanna's Frosting! This classic dessert is a celebration of flavors, textures, and beauty. The moist and fluffy cake layers, filled with a rich and velvety vanilla custard, are topped with Deanna's signature fluffy frosting, a cloud-like delight that will leave you wanting more. Get ready to embark on a sweet journey as we guide you through the steps of making this delightful cake, ensuring each bite is a moment of pure indulgence.
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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
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 Chocolate Frosting
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
AMERICAN BEAUTY FROSTING RECIPE
Provided by Carla-3
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix flour and milk and cook until thick. Cool. Meanwhile, cream sugar, salt and shortenings. Add vanilla. Then add cooled flour mixture and beat until very fluffy.
Tips:
- When making the butter cake, be sure to cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to ensure a tender and moist cake.
- To make the chocolate ganache, use semisweet or bittersweet chocolate for a richer flavor. If you prefer a sweeter ganache, you can use milk chocolate instead.
- When making Deanna's frosting, be sure to beat the butter and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy. This will help to prevent the frosting from being lumpy.
- To assemble the cake, start by placing a layer of the butter cake on a serving plate. Top with the chocolate ganache and then another layer of the butter cake. Finally, top with Deanna's frosting and any desired decorations.
- The American Beauty Cake can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. However, it is best enjoyed fresh.
Conclusion:
The American Beauty Cake is a classic Southern dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist butter cake, rich chocolate ganache, and creamy Deanna's frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner, this recipe is easy to follow and will help you create a beautiful and delicious cake that will impress your friends and family.
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