SPECIAL-OCCASION WHITE CAKE
"My grandma used to be known for her delicious wedding cakes, and this is the recipe she used," relates field editor Sue Gronholz from Beaver Dam, Wisconsin."I learned cake decorating on my own and use her recipe to create birthday, anniversary and shower cakes."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 2h10m
Yield 14-16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Beat in extracts. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with water. Beat just until combined. In another bowl, beat egg whites on high speed until stiff peaks form; fold into batter., Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a large bowl, beat shortening, confectioners' sugar, extracts and salt until light and fluffy. Add enough milk to achieve frosting consistency. , Place one cake on a serving plate; spread with 1 cup frosting. Top with remaining cake. Tint 2 cups frosting with lilac food coloring; spread over top and sides of cake. , Cut a small hole in the corner of a pastry or plastic bag; insert #10 tip and fill with remaining white frosting. Pipe a border of "pearls" around bottom and top of cake. With #3 tip, pipe smaller "pearls" on sides of cake. Garnish with pansies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 636 calories, Fat 33g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 139mg sodium, Carbohydrate 80g carbohydrate (61g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
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aqib tariq
[email protected]This cake was absolutely delicious!
Lorraine Kenny
[email protected]I would highly recommend this cake to others.
Tom Canas
[email protected]This cake was a hit with my guests.
Raheem Alam
[email protected]The frosting was not too sweet and not too tart.
Drendenlee Maharaj
[email protected]This cake was very moist and flavorful.
Jackie Davis
[email protected]I will definitely be making this cake again.
RIYA FF
[email protected]This cake was perfect for my special occasion.
Chante Marley
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this cake to others.
hmshariful
[email protected]This cake was very easy to make and it turned out great!
NOOB PRO
[email protected]The frosting was a bit runny, but the cake itself was very good.
noble sena
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good.
Ayush Gharti
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Amelija Sabonyte
[email protected]This cake was so moist and fluffy! I made it for my husband's birthday and he loved it. The frosting was also very good, not too sweet and not too tart.