LADY BALTIMORE CAKE

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This cake is a real beauty covered with soft icing. You may substitute sherry for vanilla if you choose.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Desserts     Cakes

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup butter, softened
1 ¼ cups white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
6 egg whites
½ cup white sugar
1 recipe Lady Baltimore Frosting
½ cup raisins, coarsely chopped
⅓ cup chopped pecans
⅓ cup chopped candied cherries
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 9 inch round layer pans.
  • In a large bowl, cream butter or margarine, 1 1/4 cups sugar and 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla together well. Beat until light and fluffy.
  • Stir flour, baking powder, and salt together in another bowl. Add flour mixture to butter mixture in 3 parts alternating with milk in 2 parts, beginning and ending with flour.
  • Using clean beaters, beat egg whites in mixing bowl until soft peaks form. Add 1/2 cup sugar gradually while beating until stiff. Fold whipped egg whites into batter. Pour into prepared pans.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until an inserted wooden pick comes out clean. Cool.
  • To Make Filling: Stir 2 cups Lady Baltimore Frosting, raisins, nuts, cherries, and 2 teaspoons vanilla or sherry all together. Use as filling to spread between layers. Spread remaining frosting on tops and sides of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.8 calories, Carbohydrate 63.4 g, Cholesterol 42.3 mg, Fat 18.5 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 368.2 mg, Sugar 37 g

has Nain
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great recipe for a special occasion or for a simple dessert.


Abdihakiim Muhammad
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is rich and creamy.


Saeed Makda
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he's ever had.


Samuel Grabowski
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This cake is perfect for a special occasion. It's beautiful and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests.


Electrician
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I'm not a huge fan of fruitcake, but this cake was surprisingly good! The fruit was moist and flavorful, and the cake was not too dense. I would definitely make this cake again.


Skylar Harris
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This cake was a bit more work than I expected, but it was totally worth it! The cake was beautiful and delicious, and my guests loved it.


Kaiba john
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I've tried many Lady Baltimore cake recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is rich and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe!


Wisdom Simion
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes fresh and delicious.


Draven
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. Thanks for sharing such a great recipe!


Osasu Eguavoen
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This cake was a huge hit with my family! It was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this cake again.