Racetrack Cake
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The name ‘Racetrack Cake’ comes from the swirls of frosting on top, resembling a racetrack.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 115 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.
Racetrack Cake
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Add buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
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Stir in boiling water to the batter. The batter will be thin, but that's okay.
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Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
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In the meantime, prepare the frosting. In a mixing bowl, beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and creamy.
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Once the cake has cooled, frost it with the prepared frosting.
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Let the cake rest for at least 1 hour before serving.
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Enjoy your delicious Racetrack Cake!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 18g28%
- Total Carbohydrate 45g15%
- Sugars 30g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.