Dolly Varden Cake Recipe

Name: Dolly Varden Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, divided and softened; 2 1/2 cups sugar, divided; 4 cups all-purpose flour, divided; 1 teaspoon baking powder; Pinch of salt; 1 cup milk, divided; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 4 eggs, separated; 3 egg yolks (reserve whites for frosting); 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom; 3 cups raisins, chopped

Servings: persons

1 cup plus 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, divided and softened
2 1/2 cups sugar, divided
4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch of salt
1 cup milk, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 eggs, separated
3 egg yolks (reserve whites for frosting)
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
3 cups raisins, chopped

1
Grease and flour four 8-inch round cake pans; set aside.
2
Cream 1/2 cup butter in a large mixing bowl; gradually add 1 cup sugar, beating well
3
Combine 2 cups flour, baking powder, and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with 1/2 cup milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Stir in vanilla.
4
Beat 4 egg whites (at room temperature) until soft peaks form. Gently fold whites into batter. Set aside.
5
Cream remaining butter; gradually add remaining sugar, beating well. Add 7 egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
6
Combine remaining flour and cardamom; add to creamed yolk mixture alternately with remaining milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Mix well after each addition. Add raisins, and stir well.
7
Pour egg white batter into 2 prepared cake pans. Pour yolk batter into remaining prepared cake pans. Bake at 350u00b0 for 30 to 35 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes; remove layers from pans, and cool completely.
8
Spread frosting between alternating yellow and white layers and on top and sides of cake.

1620

kcal

Calories

Fat

222

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: 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, divided and softened, 2 1/2 cups sugar, divided, 4 cups all-purpose flour, divided, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and more.

Yes, Dolly Varden 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.

Dolly Varden Cake

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