Amish Wedding Cake
Whether it's a single layer in a pan or a fancy 5-level masterpiece, this simple recipe will help launch the happy couple into a lifetime of bliss!
Ingredients
- 3 cups sifted cake flour·
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1 /2 teaspoons salt
- 5 egg whites·
- 6 Tblespoons sugar
- 2 / 3 cup vegetable shortening·
- 1 2 /3 cup sugar
- 1 cup milk·
- 1 1 /2 teaspoons vanilla·
- 1 /4 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
- 1. Twice sift the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Beat egg whites till foamy.
- Add the 6 tablespoons sugar one tablespoon at a time, beating until mixture stands in soft peaks.
- Cream shortening and add sugar gradually.
- Cream till lightly and fluffy.
- Add flour alternately with milk, a small amount at a time.
- Add egg whites and flavorings.
- Beat thoroughly, about one minute.
- Pour into greased 9 X 13 cake pan and bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
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