AUNTIE'S BUTTERMILK CAKE

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Auntie's Buttermilk Cake image

I got this recipe, as well as so many others, from my favorite aunt. She loved to bake--she used to say it was her "therapy," and I feel the same way!

Provided by Jeannette Gartner

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Sheet Cake Recipes

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 11

¾ cup shortening
1 ½ cups white sugar
2 ¾ cups cake flour
½ teaspoon salt
4 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 ½ cups buttermilk
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease and flour 1- 13 x9 inch square cake pan.
  • Cream shortening and sugar together and add 1 tablespoon buttermilk.
  • Sift flour three times and add baking powder and salt.
  • Combine 1 1/2 cups buttermilk with 1/2 teaspoon baking soda. Alternate adding buttermilk to shortening mixture with flour.
  • Beat egg whites until stiff and fold into batter. Stir in the vanilla and almond extracts. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 40 minutes. Once cool frost with frosting of your choice. If you want you can add orange extract to the frosting, about 1 teaspoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.3 calories, Carbohydrate 44.9 g, Cholesterol 1.1 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 208 mg, Sugar 22.9 g

B23Fire
[email protected]

I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.


Bryana Salazar
[email protected]

This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. It's the perfect cake for a quick and easy dessert.


Romiz Uddin
[email protected]

I love the buttermilk flavor in this cake. It's so moist and fluffy, and it's the perfect cake for any occasion.


Daridari Nuguyacc
[email protected]

This cake is a classic for a reason. It's simple, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser.


XANDER BRIAN
[email protected]

I've been looking for a good buttermilk cake recipe for a while now, and I finally found one! This recipe is simple to follow and the cake turns out perfectly every time.


Alessia
[email protected]

I love the buttermilk flavor in this cake. It's so moist and fluffy, and it's the perfect cake for any occasion.


Brendan Smithfield
[email protected]

This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. It's the perfect cake for a quick and easy dessert.


Palesa Letsie
[email protected]

I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect cake for any occasion, and it's always a hit.


yassin sayed
[email protected]

I'm not a baker, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was to make, and the cake turned out beautifully. It was a hit with my family and friends.


Shahbaz Raheem Official
[email protected]

This cake is absolutely delicious! The buttermilk flavor is subtle and not overpowering, and the cake is so moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.


hello life
[email protected]

I made this cake for a family gathering and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I even got requests for the recipe. It's definitely a keeper!


Gunnar Gundersen
[email protected]

This is the best buttermilk cake recipe I've ever tried. It's so moist and fluffy, and the buttermilk flavor is perfect. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.


Armaghan Kakar
[email protected]

I love this cake! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I've made it for birthdays, potlucks, and just because. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Abdul Gafoor
[email protected]

This cake is a keeper! It's the perfect combination of moist and fluffy, and the buttermilk flavor is just right. I've already made it twice and it's a hit every time.


Nur Emon
[email protected]

I've been looking for a good buttermilk cake recipe for a while now, and I finally found one! This recipe is easy to follow and the cake turned out perfectly. It was moist and fluffy, with a delicious buttermilk flavor. I will definitely be making th


Ngozi Nwokenkwo
[email protected]

I'm not a big fan of buttermilk, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed it! The buttermilk flavor was subtle and not overpowering, and the cake was very moist and fluffy. I'll definitely be making th


Joni sing Sing
[email protected]

This cake is so yummy! I've made it several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's the perfect cake for any occasion, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Jon Ahmad
[email protected]

I made this cake for my family and it was a hit! Everyone loved it, and I received numerous compliments on my baking skills. The cake was moist and fluffy, with a delicious buttermilk flavor. I definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a