Auntie'S Buttermilk Cake Recipe

Name: Auntie'S Buttermilk Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup shortening; 1 1/2 cups white sugar; 2 3/4 cups cake flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 4 egg whites; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon buttermilk; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 1/2 cups buttermilk; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon almond extract

Servings: persons

3/4 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups white sugar
2 3/4 cups cake flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon almond extract

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease and flour 1- 13 x9 inch square cake pan.
2
Cream shortening and sugar together and add 1 tablespoon buttermilk.
3
Sift flour three times and add baking powder and salt.
4
Combine 1 1/2 cups buttermilk with 1/2 teaspoon baking soda. Alternate adding buttermilk to shortening mixture with flour.
5
Beat egg whites until stiff and fold into batter. Stir in the vanilla and almond extracts. Pour batter into prepared pan.
6
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 40 minutes. Once cool frost with frosting of your choice. If you want you can add orange extract to the frosting, about 1 teaspoon.

1381

kcal

Calories

Fat

141

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup shortening, 1 1/2 cups white sugar, 2 3/4 cups cake flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Auntie'S Buttermilk 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.

Auntie'S Buttermilk Cake

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