Best 3 Frosted Harvest Cake Recipes
Indulge in a culinary masterpiece with our Frosted Harvest Cake, a symphony of flavors that celebrates the bounty of the season. This delectable cake features layers of moist and fluffy vanilla sponge cake, generously filled with a luscious fresh raspberry buttercream and adorned with a delicate vanilla Swiss meringue buttercream frosting. Each bite is an explosion of sweet and tangy notes, perfectly balanced by the rich and creamy frosting. As a bonus, we've included three additional tempting recipes: a classic Vanilla Sponge Cake recipe for a light and airy base, a luscious Fresh Raspberry Buttercream recipe bursting with fruity flavor, and a velvety Vanilla Swiss Meringue Buttercream recipe that adds a touch of sophistication to any dessert. Get ready to delight your taste buds and impress your loved ones with this extraordinary Frosted Harvest Cake and its accompanying recipes.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
HARVEST CAKE
Enjoy the first Betty Crocker signature recipe, a special Super Moist™ cake. All-ready frosting and colorful candy accents top this spicy celebration cake.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 3h50m
Yield 21
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Grease or spray one 9-inch and one 8-inch round cake pan.
- In large bowl, beat 1 box cake mix, 1 cup of the apple cider, 1/3 cup of the butter, 3 of the eggs, 1/4 teaspoon of the cinnamon and 1/8 teaspoon of the nutmeg with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Stir in 2 tablespoons of the ginger and 1/2 cup of the pecans. Pour into pans.
- Bake and cool as directed on box for 9-inch and 8-inch rounds.
- Meanwhile, place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups. Make cake batter as directed above, using remaining cake mix, apple cider, butter, eggs, cinnamon and 1/8 teaspoon of the nutmeg. Stir in remaining ginger and pecans. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups. Bake as directed on box for cupcakes. Cool 10 minutes in pans; remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
- Stir 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg into each container of frosting. Fill and frost cake layers with frosting, placing 9-inch layer on bottom. Remove paper baking cups from 9 cupcakes. Arrange 5 cupcakes upside down on top of cake (cut off thin layer from tops with serrated knife, if necessary, to make tops flat). Frost sides and tops. Center 3 cupcakes upside down on first layer of cupcakes; frost sides and tops. Place 1 cupcake upside down on top; frost.
- Decorate cake with candies. Squeeze green decorating icing through drawing tip to make vines. Frost and decorate remaining cupcakes with candies, or wrap and freeze for another use. Store cake loosely covered.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 47 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (Cake and Frosting Only), Sodium 300 mg, Sugar 30 g, TransFat 2 g
PUMPKIN HARVEST CAKE
Embrace autumn with a sweet no-mess pumpkin cake.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 4h20m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 325°F. Spray 2 1/2-quart ovenproof bowl with baking spray with flour. In large bowl, make 1 box of cake batter as directed on box. Pour batter into ovenproof bowl. Bake 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 15 minutes. Run knife just around top edge of cake. Remove cake from bowl; place rounded side up on cooling rack. Repeat with remaining box of cake mix to make second cake. Cool cakes completely, about 1 hour.
- In medium bowl, tint frosting with 9 drops yellow and 6 drops red food color to make orange frosting. Trim bottoms of both cakes to form flat surfaces. Place 1 cake, round side down, on plate. Spread 2/3 cup of the orange frosting over flat side of cake almost to edge. Place second cake, round side up, on frosted cake to make round shape. Frost entire cake with remaining orange frosting.
- To make stem, cut twist of licorice crosswise into thirds. Gather pieces together and twist. Use toothpick to make hole in top of cake; insert licorice stem. Pull apart licorice to make vines. Cut leaves from fruit snack rolls. Garnish cake with vines and leaves. Sprinkle with glitter. Store loosely covered.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (Cake and Frosting Only), Sodium 350 mg, Sugar 36 g, TransFat 2 g
HARVEST CAKE WITH CIDER-CINNAMON CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
This is an almost healthy cake that has loads of veggies (carrots, parsnip, zucchini), some whole wheat flour, no oil, and is still deliciously moist and sweet. Kids will eat this without complaint! You can also make little cupcakes with these. (If you want to make the original version, replace the applesauce and buttermilk with 1/2 cup oil and cook a little longer.) The original recipe is from the "Edible Seattle" magazine (Oct. 2008).
Provided by blucoat
Categories Dessert
Time 1h10m
Yield 16 cake squares
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray or butter a 9" x 9" square pan, line with wax paper, and spray or butter the paper. Set aside.
- Whisk the flours, soda, salt, and spices together in a medium-sized bowl. In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and sugars until very well blended. Add the vanilla, buttermilk, and applesauce and whisk until completely combined. Using a spoon, stir in the flour mixture, then fold in the grated vegetables and fruit, stirring until completely coated with batter.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake on the middle rack for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the cake tests clean with a wooden toothpick. Let cool for 15 minutes, then invert the cake onto a cooling rack. Remove paper, and invert again onto a serving plate. Cool at least 1 hour more.
- Meanwhile, make the frosting: In the work bowl of a food processor fitted with the paddle attachment, whip the butter and cream cheese together on medium speed until light and smooth, about 3 minutes. With the machine on low, add the sugar, a little at a time, then the cider and cinnamon. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, increase speed to high, and whip for 2 minutes.
- Spread half the frosting on the cake and reserve the other half for another use, or split the cake in half horizontally, fill the center with a thin layer of frosting, then frost the tops and sides of the cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 259, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 53.2, Sodium 301.5, Carbohydrate 45.2, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 33.5, Protein 4.4
Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe fruit for the best flavor.
- If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the batter, making the cake light and tender.
- Gradually add the eggs to the batter, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Be careful not to overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
- Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help to ensure that the cake bakes evenly.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
- If you are using a store-bought frosting, be sure to let it come to room temperature before using it. This will make it easier to spread.
Conclusion:
This Frosted Harvest Cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The moist and fluffy cake is topped with a creamy and flavorful frosting, and the fresh fruit adds a pop of color and flavor. This cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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