Crusty Cradle Cake Recipe

Name: Crusty Cradle Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups (475 ml) flour; 1 tbsp (15 ml) baking powder; 4 eggs, seperated; 2 cups (475 ml) sugar, divided; 1 cup (225 ml) finely chopped pecans; 1 oz (28 grm). sq. unsweetened chocolate; 1/2 cup (125 ml) softened margarine; 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla; 3/4 cup (175 ml) milk; 2 oz (56 grm). semi sweet chocolate chips; 3 tbsp (45 ml). water

Servings: persons

2 cups (475 ml) flour
1 tbsp (15 ml) baking powder
4 eggs, seperated
2 cups (475 ml) sugar, divided
1 cup (225 ml) finely chopped pecans
1 oz (28 grm). sq. unsweetened chocolate
1/2 cup (125 ml) softened margarine
1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla
3/4 cup (175 ml) milk
2 oz (56 grm). semi sweet chocolate chips
3 tbsp (45 ml). water

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["Grease 10"" tube pan.", "Line bottom with wax paper; set aside", "Stir together flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.", "In medium bowl beat egg whites until soft peaks form.", "Gradually beat in 1 cup (225 ml) sugar until stiff, glossy peaks form.", "Fold in nuts and grated unsweetened chocolate.", "Spread mixture on bottom and 3/4 up sides of pan.", "In a large bowl, cream margarine and remaining 1 cup (225 ml) sugar until light and fluffy.", "Beat in egg yolks and vanilla.", "Stir in flour mixture alternately with milk.", "Spoon mixture into pan gently, making sure it is surrounded by meringue on all sides and lower than top of meringue.", "Bake in pre-heated 325 degree (175 C.) oven 65-75 minutes or until pick inserted in middle comes out clean.", "Cool at least one hour or until caked sides can be loosened easily with metal spatula.", "Turn on serving plate.", "Peel off wax paper.", "Garnish with semi-sweet chocolate that have been melted in 3 Tbsp (45 ml).water."]

1088

kcal

Calories

Fat

167

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups (475 ml) flour, 1 tbsp (15 ml) baking powder, 4 eggs, seperated, 2 cups (475 ml) sugar, divided, and more.

Yes, Crusty Cradle 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.

Crusty Cradle Cake

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