Italian Wedding Cakes Recipe

Name: Italian Wedding Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup white sugar; 2 eggs; 1 cup milk; 4 tablespoons baking powder; 1 tablespoon almond extract; 1 pinch salt; 1/2 cup melted shortening; 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 tablespoon almond extract; 8 teaspoons water; 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Servings: persons

1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 cup milk
4 tablespoons baking powder
1 tablespoon almond extract
1 pinch salt
1/2 cup melted shortening
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon almond extract
8 teaspoons water
2 tablespoons butter, melted

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
Combine 1 cup sugar, 2 eggs and 1 cup milk. Add baking powder, 3 1/2 cups flour, and salt. Then add warmed, melted shortening and almond flavoring.
3
Flour a cookie sheet (no grease) and drop cookie batter from a teaspoon onto sheet. Bake for 10-15 minutes. Cookies will be cake-like. Be sure to bake them on center rack.
4
To Make Frosting: Mix together confectioners' sugar, 1 tablespoon almond flavoring, water and 2 tablespoons of melted butter. Stir and frost cooled cookies.

1179

kcal

Calories

Fat

242

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup white sugar, 2 eggs, 1 cup milk, 4 tablespoons baking powder, and more.

Yes, Italian Wedding Cakes 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.

Italian Wedding Cakes

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