JEANNE'S CAKE RECIPE - (3.7/5)
Provided by HeatherS
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- BASE: cut shortening into dry ingredients then add vanilla; mix well. Pat firmly and evenly into an 8-inch square pan. Bake at 350F oven to 10 to 12 minutes. Cool. CAKE: Cream shortening and sugar, add eggs and vanilla, beating well until fluffy. Stir flour, baking powder and salt together, add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Pour batter into a greased and floured 8-inch square pan. Bake at 350F for 35 to 40 minutes. Cool. Frosting: in small saucepan, stir together milk and flour. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened and smooth. Cool. On highest speed of mixer, beat cooled flour mixture with butter, shortening and vanilla until smooth and fluffy. Blend in icing sugar and salt; continue beating until frosting is very fluffy. This will take at least 15 minutes. To assemble cake: place shortbread base on serving plate; spread with small amount of frosting. Place cake on base. (you can split the cake for layers). Cover top and sides of cake with remaining frosting. If desired, garnish sides of cake with shaved semi-sweet chocolate.
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Joseph Cheney
[email protected]I've made this cake gluten-free by using almond flour instead of all-purpose flour. It turned out great!
Sovann
[email protected]This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but the flavor is still good.
Queen Huia
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make, even a novice baker can handle it. The results are always delicious.
Charbel Saade
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's my go-to recipe for chocolate cake.
swastika dawadi
[email protected]This cake is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.
A. S.
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but this one is really good. It's not too heavy or sweet.
Dolly Bliss
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The results are amazing.
Fatima Adigun
[email protected]I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and she loved it! It was the perfect chocolate cake.
Lorenzo Tomlinson
[email protected]This cake is perfect for a special occasion. It's sure to impress your guests.
Rugare
[email protected]I've made this cake gluten-free by using almond flour instead of all-purpose flour. It turned out great!
george nyoro
[email protected]This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.
Miffi Efo
[email protected]I love how versatile this cake is. You can dress it up or down depending on the occasion.
Yellow rainbow friend
[email protected]This cake is a great base for other desserts. I've used it to make trifles, parfaits, and even ice cream cake.
Daxter Minhaz
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my cake turned out dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.
3mmar
[email protected]This cake is a bit dense for my taste, but the flavor is still good.
Smol Bean
[email protected]I love the combination of chocolate and coffee in this cake. It's the perfect dessert for a coffee lover.
Mr Rajib
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make, even a novice baker can handle it. The results are always delicious.
Shiwa Tharu
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it always turns out perfectly. It's my go-to recipe for chocolate cake.
Md Mnir
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my last dinner party! Everyone loved the moist texture and the rich chocolate flavor.