Best 5 Aunt Marys Cake Recipes

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In the realm of delectable desserts, one name stands tall, captivating the hearts and taste buds of cake enthusiasts worldwide – Aunt Mary's Cake. This legendary culinary creation, shrouded in an aura of nostalgia and familial warmth, has been passed down through generations, becoming an iconic symbol of love and celebration. As you embark on a culinary journey to discover the perfect Aunt Mary's Cake recipe, let us guide you through a tantalizing array of flavors, textures, and aromas that will leave you craving more. Whether you prefer a classic vanilla sponge with fluffy buttercream frosting, a decadent chocolate cake with rich ganache, or a fruity masterpiece bursting with fresh berries, our comprehensive guide will unveil the secrets to creating an Aunt Mary's Cake that will delight your senses and leave your loved ones begging for seconds.

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AUNT MARY'S DELICIOUS BUNNY CAKE



Aunt Mary's Delicious Bunny Cake image

This cake is great to make in character pans such as a Santa Claus, train pan, or bunny mold. Buttercream frosting is great but you can use other frostings if desired. Color your frosting with desired shade of food coloring.

Provided by Dabney

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Yellow Cake Recipes

Time 4h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 ¾ teaspoons baking powder
1 ¼ teaspoons salt
1 ⅓ cups milk at room temperature
1 ½ teaspoons lemon extract
1 ¼ teaspoons vanilla extract
¾ teaspoon orange extract
1 ⅛ cups unsalted butter at room temperature
2 cups white sugar
4 eggs at room temperature
½ cup vegetable shortening
½ cup butter at room temperature
4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk at room temperature
1 teaspoon clear vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Place a rack into the lower third of oven.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Grease and flour a cake mold pan (such as a bunny cake or train cake mold) using vegetable shortening.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  • Mix 1 1/3 cup milk, lemon extract, 1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract, and orange extract in a separate bowl.
  • Beat unsalted butter in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until butter is creamy and smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Beat in white sugar and continue beating until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 5 more minutes. Scrape the sides of the bowl occasionally.
  • Beat in eggs, one at a time, beating each egg in thoroughly before adding the next.
  • Reduce mixer speed to low and beat in flour mixture in several additions, alternating with milk mixture; begin and end with flour mixture. Do not overbeat. Scrape bowl occasionally.
  • Pour batter evenly into prepared cake pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned and a toothpick inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean, 30 to 45 minutes.
  • Place cake in pan on a wire rack and allow to cool for 15 minutes before inverting pan to remove cake. Allow cake to completely cool on wire rack, 3 to 4 hours.
  • Beat vegetable shortening, 1/2 cup butter, confectioners' sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, and 1 teaspoon clear vanilla extract in a bowl until frosting is smooth and creamy.
  • Pack the frosting into a heavy resealable plastic bag; force the frosting into one corner of the bag. Clip a small corner off the plastic bag, seal the bag, and pipe the frosting onto the cooled cake in desired pattern.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 893.7 calories, Carbohydrate 120.8 g, Cholesterol 156.6 mg, Fat 43.3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 22.6 g, Sodium 488.2 mg, Sugar 91.1 g

AUNT MARY'S APPLE CAKE



Aunt Mary's Apple Cake image

My friend Robin's Aunt Mary, both of whose parents were born in Hungary, was a legendary cook. This is one of her cakes--a very moist and delightful cake.

Provided by Chef Kate

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/2-3 cups apples, peeled, cored, chopped
1 cup sugar
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon (or 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and 1 teaspoon vanilla)
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup nuts, chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat over to 350 degrees F.
  • Sprinkle apples with sugar and let stand.
  • Mix beaten egg and butter.
  • Sift in flour, soda, salt and cinnamon and mix very well.
  • Fold into apples and make sure the apples are well and evenly coated.
  • Mix in raisins and, if desired, nuts.
  • Note: we use raisins which have been soaked in bourbon.
  • Note 2: If using regular raisins, make sure you plump them in warm water or rum or the like, then drain before adding.
  • Place in a buttered 8" x 8" square baking dish or in a buttered bundt pan and bake for about 50 minutes.
  • Cool briefly on rack in pan; turn out of the pan and allow to cool to room temperature on a rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.7, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 53.8, Sodium 460.6, Carbohydrate 55.7, Fiber 2, Sugar 34.5, Protein 3.7

AUNT MARY'S CAKE



AUNT MARY'S CAKE image

Categories     Cake     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Low Fat

Yield Makes approx. 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 1

1 cup allpurpose flour - 1 cup whole wheat flour - 1 1/2 tsp baking soda - 1 tsp salt - 2 tsp cinnamon - 1 cup sugar - 1 cup vegetable oil - 4 eggs - 2 cups grated carrots(raw) - 1 1/2 grated peeled apple - 1 cup raisons - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts-CREAM CHEESE ICING - 4 oz soft cream cheese - 1/4 cup soft butter - 1/2 tsp vanilla - 1 cup icing sugar

Steps:

  • grease & flour 9"x13" baking pan-in medium bowl mix flours,baking soda, salt & cinnamon - in large bowl beat sugar,oil,and eggs with wooden spoon until slightly thickened - stir dry mixture into sugar mixture - add carrots, apple,raisons,nuts and blend. turn into pan - bake in 350 degree preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes - cool on wire rack. CREAM CHEESE ICING - beat cream cheese and butter with wooden spoon in small bowl until fluffy - beat in vanilla and enough icing sugar until spreading consistency.frost and cool cake. Enjoy.

AUNT MARY'S VANILLA FROSTING



Aunt Mary's Vanilla Frosting image

Use this creamy vanilla frosting recipe when you need a quick solution for your cakes or cupcakes.

Provided by Leo J. Lagrotte

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     White

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ cup butter, softened
½ cup shortening
⅔ cup confectioners' sugar
½ cup milk
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Combine butter or margarine, shortening, confectioners' sugar, flour, vanilla, and milk in a mixing bowl. Whip all ingredients until fluffy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.6 g, Cholesterol 25.4 mg, Fat 19.7 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 70.6 mg, Sugar 8.5 g

AUNT MARY'S SOUTHERN CAKE



Aunt Mary's Southern Cake image

Make and share this Aunt Mary's Southern Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Vicki in CT

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups flour
3 cups sugar
1 cup shortening
6 large eggs, seperate out yolks
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Cream together flour, shortening, 2 cups sugar, and then add yolks one at a time. Add buttermilk, salt, soda, and vanilla.
  • In a seperate bowl beat egg whites until stiff and add 1 cup remaining sugar. Gently fold this into other batter.
  • Pour into two greased and floured loaf pans and cook at 350 degrees for for one hour and 10 minutes or until done.
  • I cut strawberries and toss with sugar to make their own syrup and pour these over cooled cake slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 604.8, Fat 24, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 127.9, Sodium 216.2, Carbohydrate 90.1, Fiber 1, Sugar 61.5, Protein 8.5

Tips:

  • Always use fresh ingredients: This is especially important for Aunt Mary's cake, as the flavor of the fresh fruit really shines through.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven: This helps to ensure that the cake bakes evenly.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help the frosting to set properly.
  • Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature: The cake will stay fresh for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Aunt Mary's cake is a classic Southern dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist, flavorful layers and creamy frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert to make, give Aunt Mary's cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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