Best 6 Bonnie Butter Cake With French Silk Frosting Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary masterpiece with Bonnie Butter Cake and its luscious French Silk Frosting, a classic combination that promises an unforgettable dessert experience. This moist and fluffy butter cake is crafted with simple, wholesome ingredients, resulting in a tender crumb and rich, buttery flavor that melts in your mouth. Perfectly complementing the cake, the French Silk Frosting is a symphony of smooth, creamy chocolate ganache and fluffy whipped cream, creating a decadent and velvety topping that elevates the cake to new heights. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with this extraordinary duo, perfect for special occasions or as a delightful treat to brighten your day. The article provides detailed, step-by-step instructions for both the cake and frosting, ensuring that home bakers of all skill levels can recreate this delightful dessert in their own kitchens.

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

FRENCH SILK LAYER CAKE



French Silk Layer Cake image

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

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ chocolate fudge cake mix
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box
1 box (3.9 oz) Jell-O® chocolate-flavor instant pudding & pie filling mix (dry)
6 egg whites
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups butter, softened and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 oz bittersweet baking chocolate (from 4-oz bar), chopped
1 tablespoon shaved bittersweet baking chocolate (about 1/4 oz)

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 WITH MAMA'S FUDGE ICING--PART I-CAKE



Bonnie Butter Cake with Mama's Fudge Icing--Part I-Cake image

Hope you'll join my Just a Pinch group: Family Food Traditions--Sharing JOY on the Journey! This is the cake my Mother always made for special occasions. It's the cake my family asks for, too! We use it for birthdays, holidays, and special occasions. A slice of this cake, with (or without!) milk, is PERFECT anytime!

Provided by Jamie Wyatt

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 8

2/3 c soft butter
1 3/4 c sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
3 c sifted cake flour (must use cake flour)
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 1/4 c milk

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease well and flour 3-8X1 1/2" cake pans, or 2-9X 1/1/2" square, or an oblong 13X9X2" pan. Beat butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla 5 minutes at high speed on mixer or by hand till fluffy. Sift flour, baking powder, salt. Add in 4 additions alternately with milk. Start and end with dry ingredients. Blend on low speed just until smooth. Bake layers 30-35 minutes, oblong 45-50 min. Use with icing below.
  • 2. ICING RECIPE on SEPARATE PAGE--Bonnie Butter Cake with Mama's Fudge Icing--Part 2v- https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/dessert/cake/bonnie-butter-cake-with-mamas-fudge-icing-part.html

BONNIE BUTTER CAKE



Bonnie Butter Cake image

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

1 3/4 cups sugar
2/3 cup butter, softened (or margarine, if you have to!)
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
2 eggs
3 cups cake flour (or you can use 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour)
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups milk
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup shortening
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate
2/3 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla

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 VANILLA CAKE WITH FRENCH VANILLA BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



French Vanilla Cake with French Vanilla Buttercream Frosting image

The difference between French vanilla flavor and traditional vanilla flavor resides in the fact that French vanilla is said to resemble the flavor of a rich French vanilla custard. This cake uses similar ingredients to that custard to achieve a true French vanilla flavor without artificial ingredients.

Provided by Kim

Categories     Yellow Cake

Time 2h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
¾ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 ¼ cups white sugar
¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
3 large egg yolks, at room temperature
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 (7 inch) vanilla bean
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon almond extract
¾ cup whole milk, at room temperature
½ cup sour cream, at room temperature
⅓ cup heavy cream
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 cups sifted powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅛ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
  • Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg in a bowl until well combined.
  • Cream together white sugar and butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add in egg yolks and beat until incorporated. Add in whole eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat mixture on medium-high speed until very fluffy, and mixture has lightened in color, 3 to 5 minutes more.
  • Slice vanilla bean in half lengthwise. Use the back of a knife to scrape seeds out of both halves, and add seeds to the butter mixture. Set vanilla bean pod aside to use for the frosting. Mix vanilla bean seeds into the butter mixture on low speed until incorporated.
  • Add vanilla and almond extracts to the batter and mix on low speed until incorporated. Pour in half of the dry ingredients and mix until combined. Add milk and sour cream and mix until combined. Pour in remaining dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Divide batter evenly between the cake pans and smooth into even layers.
  • Place pans into the preheated oven and bake until centers of the cakes spring back lightly when touched, 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from oven and allow cakes to cool in pans for 15 minutes before running a knife carefully around the edges of the pans to loosen. Transfer cakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • While cakes are in the oven, begin making the frosting. Add reserved vanilla bean pod to a small saucepan and pour in heavy cream. Place pan over low heat and cook until mixture is just warm, about 5 minutes. Remove pan from heat and allow mixture to sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before placing into the refrigerator until chilled, about 30 minutes more.
  • When heavy cream mixture is chilled, finish the frosting. Place 1 cup butter into a large bowl and beat on high speed until smooth and creamy, about 3 minutes. Mix in powdered sugar gradually, 1 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  • Remove vanilla bean pod from chilled heavy cream. Discard vanilla bean pod. Pour heavy cream into the butter-powdered sugar mixture. Add in vanilla extract and salt. Beat mixture on low speed until cream is incorporated, then turn mixer speed up to medium-high and continue to beat until frosting is light and fluffy, about 3 to 5 minutes more.
  • Pipe a layer of frosting to the top of one of the cakes and set 2nd cake on top. Frost cake as desired with remaining frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 766.5 calories, Carbohydrate 96.6 g, Cholesterol 201.7 mg, Fat 40.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 24.9 g, Sodium 307 mg

BUTTER RUM BONNIE CAKE



Butter Rum Bonnie Cake image

This recipe has a bit of a background. My mother used to make a wonderful cake called a Bonnie Butter Cake - the recipe is listed in the old orange Betty Crocker cookbook she gave me when I moved out of the house. However, upon trying to recreate this cake for my husband, I discovered a shocking secret - the recipe she uses for the frosting (arguably the best part of the cake) wasn't the one referenced by the recipe! It was too late in the day to call her and get the recipe, so I looked for other ideas. A slight adaptation of another frosting recipe for a Butter Rum Glaze led to my husband's announcement that this cake was possibly the best he'd ever eaten! Now I have a "secret" recipe of my own to share!

Provided by queenofeats

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 cake, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 3/4 cups sugar
2/3 cup butter, softened
2 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups milk
2 tablespoons rum (or rum flavoring)
1/3 cup butter
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons rum (or rum flavoring)
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
1 -4 tablespoon hot water

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. While waiting, grease and flour a 13x9 inch pan. You can also use two 9 inch pans or three 8 inch pans if you prefer a layer cake.
  • Start with the cake ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, mix the sugar, butter, eggs and vanilla on low speed until the mixture begins to get fluffy. This usually takes two or three minutes if your butter is nice and soft.
  • Beat the mixture on high speed (the highest your mixer will go!) for five minutes, scraping the sides of the bowl to ensure complete mixing. This step is very important; do not skip it to save time! It will make all the difference in the fluffiness of the cake. The mixture should be pale and resemble cheesecake filling by the time you are finished mixing.
  • Beat in the flour, baking powder, salt and milk alternately on low speed. The mixture will thicken considerably as more flour is added. This is great for giving those arm muscles a workout!
  • Add the rum or rum flavoring and give the mixture a final mix on low speed. You can add a little more rum if you're so inclined, but too much will ruin the consistency of the cake. Save it for the glaze or get yourself a drink!
  • Pour the mixture into your pan(s).
  • Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. For 13x9 pans this is approximately 45-50 minutes; for layers this is approximately 30-35 minutes.
  • Let the cake cool while you make the glaze.
  • Heat the butter in a small saucepan over low heat until it is fully melted.
  • Slowly add the rum or rum flavoring and the powdered sugar. Make sure you take the time to dissolve the sugar, it can take a few minutes to fully melt. The glaze should thicken considerably by the time the last of the sugar is added. You can add more rum than the amount listed if you're so inclined, but too much will cause consistency problems.
  • If the glaze is too thick, add hot water one tablespoon at a time until it reaches the consistency you want. For this cake I prefer leaving it on the thicker side (1-2 tablespoons of water at the most) but it is a matter of personal taste.
  • Add the nutmeg and cinnamon. These spices are optional, but they add a lot of character to the glaze and give it a flavor similar to a hot buttered rum - yum! Add more if you like this combination, the amounts listed are conservative for what my family in particular enjoys!
  • Let the glaze cool for a minute or two and then pour it over the top of the cooled cake. Use a spatula or spoon to help make sure the cake gets fully covered if the glaze is on the thicker side. To really make sure the glaze gets into the cake, you can poke holes in the top of the cake with a fork before pouring - this will help the cake soak up the glaze.
  • Let the cake sit for at least half an hour before serving. This will give the glaze time to harden up a little and become more like a smooth frosting than a wet glaze.
  • Serve and enjoy! You can sprinkle a little extra nutmeg and cinnamon over the top for presentation, but I've found that the taste of the cake requires no bells and whistles to get attention! It may look and feel simple, but this is deceptive once you get a taste of what you've made.

FRENCH SILK FROSTING



French Silk Frosting image

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

2/3 cup butter, softened
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled (or use the pre-melted kind)
3/4 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons milk

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:

Make sure all your ingredients are at room temperature. This will help the cake batter come together smoothly and evenly. Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will incorporate air into the batter, making the cake light and airy. Measure the flour correctly. The best way to do this is to spoon the flour into the measuring cup, then level it off with a knife. Use buttermilk instead of regular milk. Buttermilk gives the cake a tender, moist crumb. Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough. Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Don't overbake the cake, or it will be dry. Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting set properly. Make the French silk frosting ahead of time. It needs to chill for at least 2 hours before using. When decorating the cake, use a piping bag fitted with a star tip. This will create beautiful swirls of frosting.

Conclusion:

Bonnie Butter Cake with French Silk Frosting is a classic dessert that is sure to impress your friends and family. The cake is light and fluffy, with a tender crumb. The frosting is rich and creamy, with a hint of chocolate. Follow these tips to make the perfect Bonnie Butter Cake with French Silk Frosting.

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