Gentlemen'S Favorite Cake Squares Recipe

Name: Gentlemen'S Favorite Cake Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 c. shortening; 1/4 c. sugar (white); 3/4 c. light brown sugar; 1 whole egg; 1 egg yolk (reserve white); 1/2 c. buttermilk; 1/4 tsp. baking soda; 1 1/2 c. flour; 1 1/2 tsp. powdered cinnamon; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1 c. chopped pecans

Servings: persons

1/2 c. shortening
1/4 c. sugar (white)
3/4 c. light brown sugar
1 whole egg
1 egg yolk (reserve white)
1/2 c. buttermilk
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. powdered cinnamon
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped pecans

1
Stir baking soda into buttermilk.
2
Cream shortening.
3
Add sugars.
4
Cream together; beat in eggs.
5
Alternately add buttermilk (with added soda) and flour.
6
Add nuts, vanilla and cinnamon. Spread in greased oblong baking dish.
7
Prepare topping.
8
Place topping on batter before baking.
9
Bake slowly in 300u00b0 oven until done.
10
Cut into squares.

1266

kcal

Calories

Fat

138

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: 1/2 c. shortening, 1/4 c. sugar (white), 3/4 c. light brown sugar, 1 whole egg, and more.

Yes, Gentlemen'S Favorite Cake Squares 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.

Gentlemen'S Favorite Cake Squares

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