Tarred Roof Cake

May 13, 2023May 13, 20230 2
Indulge in the Rich and Decadent Tarred Roof Cake Today
in Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 eggs , beaten
1 cup sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 pinch salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup milk , warmed
1 1/2 tablespoons butter , melted
1 container prepared vanilla frosting
2 squares bittersweet chocolate , melted

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
372
Sugar
40g
Fat
15g
Tarred Roof Cake is a popular, old-fashioned treat that is enjoyed all around the world. This cake's name is inspired by the act of pouring hot tar on the roof of a building. Its dark chocolate-colored drizzle on the vanilla-flavored cake mimics the appearance of this material. The cake is usually served at gatherings and parties, and it brings people together. The tarred roof cake recipe is both simple and delicious, and it's perfect for anyone who wants to satisfy their sweet tooth and impress their guests.

Instructions

1.Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2.In a mixing bowl, cream together the beaten eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
3.Add the all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder to the egg mixture and stir until well combined.
4.Stir in the vanilla extract, warmed milk, and melted butter into the batter until blended well.
5.Pour the batter into a greased and floured cake pan.
6.Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
7.Allow the cake to cool down before frosting.
8.Spread the prepared vanilla frosting evenly on top of the cake.
9.Drizzle the melted bittersweet chocolate over the frosting and decorate as desired.

PROS

The Tarred Roof Cake is a sweet treat that is perfect for all occasions, and easy to make.
This cake is also deliciously moist and soft in texture with a sweet and rich vanilla flavor that will make your taste buds dance.
The addition of bittersweet chocolate on top of the frosting adds a touch of bitterness to balance the sweetness of the cake.

CONS

This cake is high in both sugar and fat, so it should be consumed in moderation.

Although making the frosting and decorating the cake may take some time, the overall process is not complicated.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this cake is not exactly a health food, it does provide some nutritional benefits such as a good source of carbohydrates, protein, and calcium. In small doses, sugar can be an energy source for the body, however, excessive consumption could lead to health problems like obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. Bittersweet chocolate in moderate amounts can potentially lead to health benefits like improving cognitive function and decreasing the risk of heart disease.

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