Description
Discover the unforgettable Smoked Beef Dessert, a sweet‑savory cake that blends finely chopped smoked beef with buttery sugar, vanilla, and a splash of grape juice. This 8‑serving treat features a tender crumb, a subtle smoky aroma, and a melt‑in‑your‑mouth texture, perfect for brunch, dinner parties, or a daring dessert finale. Follow the simple steps for a bakery‑level result that impresses every palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup smoked beef, finely chopped
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup grape juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then add eggs one at a time.
- Stir in vanilla extract and chopped smoked beef.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to wet mixture alternating with grape juice.
- Pour batter into dish and spread evenly.
- Bake 25‑30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean; cool before serving.
Notes
- Use room‑temperature butter for best texture. For a richer flavor
- toast the smoked beef lightly before chopping. Store cooled cake in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1 cup
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
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