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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Shahd bsra
[email protected]This white cake is a classic and it's easy to see why. It's simple, yet elegant, and always a crowd-pleaser. The cake is moist and fluffy, and the frosting is rich and creamy. I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfectly.
salim mwasingo
[email protected]I made this cake for my daughter's first birthday party and it was a huge hit! The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was smooth and creamy. It was the perfect cake for a special occasion.
Ashley-Jean Gonzalez
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any special occasion. It's beautiful, delicious, and easy to make. I've made it for birthdays, anniversaries, and even baby showers. It's always a hit!
Angel Carbone
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of white cake, but this recipe changed my mind. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect sweetness. I would definitely make this cake again.
Joseph Canham
[email protected]This white cake is a classic for a reason. It's simple, yet elegant, and always acrowd-pleaser. I love that it's not too sweet, so it's perfect for any occasion. I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfectly.
Shona Mcfee
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck at work and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I'll definitely be making this cake again for future potlucks and partie
Macguire Dusenberry
[email protected]Just wanted to say thank you for sharing this recipe. I made it for my husband's birthday and he loved it! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was smooth and creamy. It was the perfect dessert for a special occasion.
Ronaldo Khadka
[email protected]I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a very experienced baker, but it turned out to be surprisingly easy. The instructions were clear and concise, and the cake came out perfectly. It was light and fluffy, and the frosting was rich and cr
Johanna Fermin
[email protected]This white cake was a hit at my daughter's birthday party! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out moist and fluffy with a delicate flavor. The frosting was the perfect sweetness and consistency. Highly recommend this recipe for any special o