Best 2 American Beauty Cake With Deannas Frosting Recipes

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Indulge in the lusciousness of American Beauty Cake, an iconic Southern dessert that captivates taste buds with its layers of moist, velvety cake, luscious coconut custard filling, and the crowning glory of Deanna's frosting, a rich and creamy masterpiece. This delectable confection is a symphony of flavors and textures, a true testament to the culinary artistry of the South. With our carefully curated collection of recipes, you'll embark on a culinary journey to recreate this classic cake and its ethereal frosting, ensuring a delightful treat that will leave you and your loved ones spellbound.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

AMERICAN BEAUTY FROSTING RECIPE



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Provided by Carla-3

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 Tbsp. flour
1/2 c. milk
Pinch of salt
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1/4 c. butter or oleo
1/4 c. Crisco
1/2 tsp. vanilla or other flavoring

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.

AMERICAN BEAUTY CAKE WITH DEANNA'S FROSTING



American Beauty Cake with Deanna's Frosting image

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

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups white sugar
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 ⅓ cups buttermilk
½ cup butter, softened
3 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups beets, peeled and shredded
1 cup milk
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
⅓ cup butter
½ cup shortening

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

Tips:

  • Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting. This will help the cake to bake evenly and prevent lumps in the frosting.
  • Use high-quality chocolate for the ganache. This will give the cake a rich, decadent flavor.
  • Be careful not to overmix the cake batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking can dry out the cake.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting to set properly.
  • If you don't have a pastry bag, you can use a ziploc bag with the corner cut off to pipe the frosting.
  • Decorate the cake with sprinkles, chocolate shavings, or other desired toppings.

Conclusion:

American Beauty Cake with Deanna's Frosting is a delicious and impressive dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist chocolate cake, rich ganache, and fluffy frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit. Follow the tips above to make sure your cake turns out perfect.

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