Gone with the Wind Cake

The Gone with the Wind Cake gets its name from the classic novel and film, as it was a popular dessert during the time period depicted.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 130 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Gone with the Wind Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Southern Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 2 hrs 10 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 3200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 3 large Eggs
• 1 cup Buttermilk
• 0.25 cup Cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Strong brewed coffee
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoon Milk
• 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with buttermilk and coffee.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to make the glaze.
10. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.
11. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 400kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 30g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.