Description
Smoked Beef Dessert blends the rich, smoky taste of shredded smoked beef with a sweet caramel glaze made from grape juice and brown sugar, all baked into a tender, cake‑like texture. This easy, oven‑ready dessert uses common pantry staples, delivers a golden crust, and offers a surprising sweet‑savory flavor that delights guests. Perfect for adventurous cooks, it serves eight, pairs well with whipped cream or fruit, and makes a memorable centerpiece for brunch or dinner gatherings. Absolutely!!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked smoked beef, shredded
- 1 cup grape juice
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9‑inch baking dish with butter.
- In a saucepan, melt butter with grape juice and brown sugar until smooth.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk milk and egg.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures, then fold in shredded smoked beef.
- Pour batter into the dish and bake 30‑35 minutes until golden.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter glaze
- use a neutral oil instead of butter. Shredded smoked beef can be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1/2 cup
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
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