Easter Lamb Cake Recipe

Name: Easter Lamb Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 2 c. sifted all-purpose flour; 3 tsp. baking powder; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/2 c. vegetable shortening; 1 c. sugar; almond extract to taste; 1 tsp. vanilla; 3/4 c. milk; 3 egg whites, stiffly beaten; buttercream frosting; flaked coconut; gumdrops or chocolate bits

Servings: persons

2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. vegetable shortening
1 c. sugar
almond extract to taste
1 tsp. vanilla
3/4 c. milk
3 egg whites, stiffly beaten
buttercream frosting
flaked coconut
gumdrops or chocolate bits

1
Sift together first 3 ingredients; set aside.
2
In a mixing bowl, cream shortening with sugar until fluffy.
3
Beat in flavorings.
4
Add sifted ingredients alternately with milk, mixing well after each addition.
5
Fold in egg whites.
6
Turn batter into front half of a well-greased and lightly floured lamb cake mold. Tightly cover with second half.
7
Place mold on a baking sheet.
8
For light aluminum molds, bake at 375u00b0 for 45 minutes.
9
Remove to a cake rack and let stand, unopened, for 10 minutes.
10
Remove from mold and cool completely.
11
Frost with buttercream icing; sprinkle with coconut.
12
Use gumdrops or chocolate bits for eyes and nose.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 c. sifted all-purpose flour, 3 tsp. baking powder, 1/4 tsp. salt, 1/2 c. vegetable shortening, and more.

Yes, Easter Lamb 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.

Easter Lamb Cake

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