LADY BALTIMORE CAKE
I first made this cake for my fathers' birthday and now it is the only cake that he requests. This cake has complex flavors and is very unique. -Cleo Gonske, Redding, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine raisins and figs. Add brandy; toss to combine. Let stand, covered, at room temperature about 2 hours or until brandy is absorbed, stirring occasionally., Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of 3 greased 8-in. round cake pans with parchment; grease paper., In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, orange zest, baking powder, baking soda and salt until blended. Add buttermilk, butter and vanilla; beat on low speed 30 seconds or just until dry ingredients are moistened. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Add egg whites; beat 2 minutes longer., Transfer batter to prepared pans. Bake 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely., In a large bowl, cream butter until fluffy. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Beat in vanilla and enough cream to reach desired consistency. For filling, remove 1 cup frosting to a small bowl; stir in pecans and raisin mixture., Place 1 cake layer on a serving plate; spread with half the filling. Add another cake layer; top with remaining filling. Add remaining cake layer; spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 745 calories, Fat 36g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 373mg sodium, Carbohydrate 102g carbohydrate (82g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
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fasial khan
[email protected]This cake is a classic for a reason. It's moist, flavorful, and always a crowd-pleaser.
Mukuve Samuel
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.
Mlu Priyankara
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The frosting was rich and creamy and the cake was moist and flavorful.
Milo Thal
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this cake to anyone who loves moist, flavorful cakes.
Solomon Derrick Greef
[email protected]This cake is so delicious! I love the combination of the moist cake and the creamy frosting.
Malika Rahimi
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was moist and flavorful and the frosting was creamy and smooth.
Makhan Sandhu
[email protected]This cake was a disaster! The cake was dry and crumbly and the frosting was too runny.
Carlos E Cruz Diaz
[email protected]The cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The frosting was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall it was a delicious cake.
nahedur rahaman shanto
[email protected]This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but my family loved it.
Wonyaka Fred
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The cake is moist and flavorful and the frosting is rich and creamy.
Truth truth
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can use any kind of fruit I have on hand.
Lumity
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he's ever had.
Juan Moran
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the moist, flavorful cake and the creamy frosting. I will definitely be making this again.