Abraham Lincoln'S Favorite Cake Recipe

Name: Abraham Lincoln'S Favorite Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 large egg whites; 2 cups sugar, divided; 1 1/4 cups blanched almonds, toasted; 1 cup butter; 3 cups flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla; 1 teaspoon almond extract

Servings: persons

6 large egg whites
2 cups sugar, divided
1 1/4 cups blanched almonds, toasted
1 cup butter
3 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon almond extract

1
Beat egg whites until frothy.
2
Add 1 cup sugar gradually until egg whites are stiff peaks.
3
Finely chop almonds.
4
Cream the butter and remaining 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy.
5
Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together.
6
Add vanilla extract and almond extract to buttermilk.
7
Combine nuts with flour mixture.
8
Add wet to dry by thirds.
9
Fold beaten egg whites into batter.
10
Place greased wax paper in tube pan.( i didnt do this but i wasnt flipping it out either ).
11
Turn batter into a 10-inch tube pan.
12
Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 1 hour or until cake tests done.
13
Frost with boiled icing.

2018

kcal

Calories

131

Fat

183

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 large egg whites, 2 cups sugar, divided, 1 1/4 cups blanched almonds, toasted, 1 cup butter, and more.

Yes, Abraham Lincoln'S Favorite Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Abraham Lincoln'S Favorite Cake

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