Best 3 Gold And Silver Cake Recipes

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Gold and silver cake is a classic dessert that is perfect for any special occasion. It is a moist, flavorful cake that is made with two different types of batter, one white and one chocolate. The cake is then frosted with a rich and creamy frosting, and it is often decorated with gold and silver sprinkles. Gold and silver cake is a delicious and festive treat that is sure to impress your guests.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GOLD AND SILVER CAKE



Gold and Silver Cake image

This is a lovely cake for special occasions. A lovely blend.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Yellow Cake

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter
2 cups white sugar
3 eggs, separated
4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 ⅓ cups milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cream 1/2 cup butter and 1 cup sugar; add egg yolks, mixing well. Combine 2 cups flour and 2 teaspoons baking powder. Add flour mixture alternately with 2/3 cup milk to creamed mixture. Pour into two greased and floured 9 inch round pans.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until done. Cool.
  • Cream 1 cup sugar and 1/2 cup butter. Combine 2 cups flour and 2 teaspoons baking powder; add to creamed mixture alternately with 2/3 cup milk. Beat egg whites, and fold into batter. Stir in flavoring. Pour into two greased and floured 9 inch round pans.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Cool.
  • Spread your choice of frosting between layers, alternating yellow and white layers. Frost outside of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450.6 calories, Carbohydrate 67 g, Cholesterol 89.3 mg, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 301 mg, Sugar 34.9 g

GOLD AND SILVER CAKE



Gold and Silver Cake image

This is a lovely cake for special occasions. A lovely blend.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Yellow Cake

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter
2 cups white sugar
3 eggs, separated
4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 ⅓ cups milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cream 1/2 cup butter and 1 cup sugar; add egg yolks, mixing well. Combine 2 cups flour and 2 teaspoons baking powder. Add flour mixture alternately with 2/3 cup milk to creamed mixture. Pour into two greased and floured 9 inch round pans.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until done. Cool.
  • Cream 1 cup sugar and 1/2 cup butter. Combine 2 cups flour and 2 teaspoons baking powder; add to creamed mixture alternately with 2/3 cup milk. Beat egg whites, and fold into batter. Stir in flavoring. Pour into two greased and floured 9 inch round pans.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Cool.
  • Spread your choice of frosting between layers, alternating yellow and white layers. Frost outside of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450.6 calories, Carbohydrate 67 g, Cholesterol 89.3 mg, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 301 mg, Sugar 34.9 g

SILVER WHITE CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE FROSTING



Silver White Cake with Chocolate Frosting image

This tender, snow-white cake is frosted with a rich, chocolate buttercream. A dessert lover's dream.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 2/3 cups sugar
2/3 cup shortening
1 1/4 cups milk
3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract
5 egg whites
Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour bottom and sides of rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches, 2 round pans, 9x1 1/2 inches, or 3 round pans, 8x1 1/2 inches.
  • Beat all ingredients except egg whites and Chocolate Buttercream Frosting in large bowl with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on high speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally.
  • Beat in egg whites on high speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan(s).
  • Bake rectangle 40 to 45 minutes, 9-inch rounds 30 to 35 minutes, 8-inch rounds 23 to 28 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean or until cake springs back when touched lightly in center. Cool rectangle in pan on wire rack. Cool rounds 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire rack. Cool completely.
  • Frost rectangle or fill and frost layers with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405, Carbohydrate 60 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 310 mg

Tips:

  • To achieve the perfect golden color: Ensure your oven temperature is accurate by using an oven thermometer. If your oven runs hot, reduce the temperature by 25 degrees Fahrenheit. Additionally, avoid opening the oven door during baking as this can cause the cake to fall.
  • For the perfect silver color: To achieve a silver cake, use a combination of melted white chocolate and heavy cream. The white chocolate provides a smooth, creamy texture while the heavy cream adds richness and depth of flavor.
  • For a moist and fluffy cake: Creaming together the butter and sugar is an essential step in creating a light and fluffy cake. Creaming incorporates air into the mixture, which results in a cake with a tender crumb.
  • Use room temperature ingredients: This will help ensure that the ingredients mix together evenly and smoothly. Cold ingredients can make the batter lumpy.
  • Do not overmix the batter: Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake. Mix the batter only until the ingredients are well combined.
  • Bake the cakes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This is the best way to ensure that the cakes are fully baked.

Conclusion:

The gold and silver cake is a striking and delicious dessert that is perfect for any special occasion. With its rich, moist crumb and elegant appearance, this cake is sure to impress your guests. Whether you choose to make the gold or silver version, or even a combination of both, this cake is sure to be a hit. So, put on your apron and start baking!

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