Best 5 Bonnie Butter Cake With French Silk Frosting Recipes
Bonnie butter cake with its moist yet delicate crumb, is a classic Southern dessert that has been passed down through generations. Its heavenly texture is perfectly complemented by the luscious French silk frosting, which is known for its rich chocolate flavor and velvety smooth consistency. This harmonious combination of cake and frosting makes bonnie butter cake a popular choice for special occasions and gatherings, leaving a lasting impression on taste buds.
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FRENCH SILK LAYER CAKE
We just can't get enough French silk pie, which is why we couldn't help ourselves-we had to create it anew, in cake form. Expect all the smooth texture, creaminess and rich chocolate taste of the original pie, but in a whole new format. This fudgy triple-layer cake is filled and frosted with chocolate Swiss meringue buttercream frosting, piped with whipped cream and crowned with chocolate curls, so it's indulgent, impressive and sure to be the star of your next holiday or special occasion!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 4h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Spray bottoms and sides of 3 (8-inch) round cake pans with cooking spray.
- In large bowl, beat Cake ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour 1 2/3 cups batter in each pan. Spread evenly.
- Bake 18 to 22 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
- In medium glass or metal bowl, beat egg whites and sugar with whisk until blended. Set over pan of simmering water 16 to 20 minutes, beating occasionally with whisk, until sugar has dissolved and egg mixture reaches 160°F. Remove from heat; pour into bowl of electric stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment. Beat on high speed 2 to 3 minutes or until glossy peaks form and bowl has cooled to feel slightly warm. Still on high speed, slowly add 1 1/2 cups softened butter, one piece at a time, scraping side of bowl occasionally, until mixture is smooth, thick and shiny, 12 to 14 minutes. Beat in vanilla. If mixture separates, beat until smooth.
- Fit decorating bag with 1/2-inch round piping tip; fill with 1 1/4 cups vanilla frosting, and set aside.
- In small microwavable bowl, microwave 2 oz chopped chocolate uncovered on High 60 seconds, stirring halfway through microwave time. Continue to microwave in 10-second increments until chocolate can be stirred smooth. Let stand 10 minutes. Beat cooled melted chocolate into remaining frosting until smooth.
- Place one cake layer on serving plate. Spread 2/3 cup chocolate frosting on top. Top with second cake layer; spread 2/3 cup chocolate frosting on top. Place third cake layer on top. Frost side and top of cake with remaining chocolate frosting. Using decorating bag, pipe frosting mounds on top of cake with vanilla frosting (use photo as guide).
- Sprinkle 1 tablespoon chocolate shavings over frosting mounds. Refrigerate 1 hour. Store loosely covered in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 620, Carbohydrate 64 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Fat 7, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 680 mg, Sugar 46 g, TransFat 1 g
BONNIE BUTTER CAKE
This is the exact recipe from the cookbook "Betty Crocker Country Favorites." Bonnie Butter Cake has been around for many years, a testament to the delicious flavor and delicate texture of this cake. Treat yourself and use real butter for a rich, old-fashioned taste! The cook time listed is for the 13 x 9 x 2 inch pan.
Provided by senseicheryl
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 1 9 x 13 inch pan, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- 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.
FRENCH BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
This buttercream is great for icing cakes, and writing on them. It gets hard when refrigerated, so you have to let it come to room temperature before serving. You cannot make flowers with this recipe. I use this recipe every time I make birthday cakes for my family.
Provided by Kristen Pontier
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings Buttercream
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix heavy cream and flour in a small bowl. Heat the mixure in the microwave for 45 seconds on high. Set aside to cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine butter, shortening, confectioner's sugar, vanilla extract and butter extract.
- Using and electric mixer, beat on low until combined. Then beat on medium speed for 6-8 minutes.
- Next add the heavy cream mixture, and beat on medium speed for another 10 minutes. ( Mixture will appear soupy at first, but will become fluffy.)
Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.7 calories, Carbohydrate 22.2 g, Cholesterol 54.3 mg, Fat 27.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 14.1 g, Sodium 6.1 mg, Sugar 19.7 g
CAKE WITH SILKY BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
The lovely design in the frosting is an impressive way to dress up your favorite cake mix. It does take some time, but it is surprisingly easy to do!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h35m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Prepare and bake cake mix according to package directions, using two 9-in. round baking pans., In a large bowl, beat butter, shortening, vanilla and salt until blended. Beat in confectioners' sugar, alternately with enough milk to reach desired consistency., Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread with 1 cup frosting. Top with remaining cake layer. Spread a thin layer of frosting over top and sides of cake, using no more than 1 cup frosting., Remove 1 cup frosting to each of two small bowls; tint 1 cup frosting light pink and leave 1 cup frosting white. Tint remaining frosting dark pink., Cut a small hole in the tip of three pastry bags or in a corner of three food-safe plastic bags; insert the same-size medium round tip in each. Fill each with a different color frosting., To decorate side of cake, pipe a row of four evenly-spaced 1/2-in. dots down side of cake, making one white dot, one light pink dot and two dark pink dots. Using the back of teaspoons from your flatware (a different one for each color), gently swipe each dot to the right. Repeat with additional rows, piping each new row of dots to the right of the previous row, until side of cake is almost completely covered. Pipe a final row of dots to fill uncovered section., To decorate top of cake, make concentric circles of different colored frosting, piping dots one at a time and swiping each dot before piping another. In center, pipe four dots of same color; swipe each dot toward the center.
Nutrition Facts :
FRENCH SILK FROSTING
This frosting is fluffy and sweet. It is an old family favorite, requested at every birthday. Tops chocolate cake perfectly. Makes enough for one 9x13 cake, 1 layered cake, or 1 bundt cake.
Provided by RSL5709
Categories Dessert
Time 10m
Yield 1 batch
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine butter, powdered sugar, chocolate, and vanilla.
- Beat with electric mixer until smooth, on lowest speed.
- Gradually add enough milk to make frosting spreadable (approx. 2 T.).
- Beat until light and fluffy.
- Spread on cake of choice.
Tips:
- For the best results, use fresh, high-quality ingredients.
- Make sure the butter and cream cheese are at room temperature before starting.
- Cream the butter and cream cheese together until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add the sugar, beating until well combined.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time.
- Add the flour and baking powder and mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased and floured 9x13 inch baking pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
- For the French Silk Frosting, make sure the heavy cream is cold before whipping.
- Gradually add the confectioners' sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.
- Fold in the melted chocolate.
- Frost the cooled cake and enjoy!
Conclusion:
Bonnie Butter Cake with French Silk Frosting is a delicious and classic Southern dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist, fluffy, and has a rich buttery flavor. The frosting is light, fluffy, and has a chocolatey flavor that perfectly complements the cake. This recipe is easy to follow and can be made with simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give Bonnie Butter Cake with French Silk Frosting a try.
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