"Jeanne'S Style" Birthday Cake Recipe

Name: "Jeanne'S Style" Birthday Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Base; 1/3 cup shortening; 1/4 cup icing sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/3 teaspoon baking powder; Cake; 1/2 cup shortening; 3/4 cup sugar; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup milk; Frosting; 1/2 cup milk; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup butter; 1/4 cup shortening; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; 1 cup icing sugar; 1 dash salt

Servings: persons

Base
1/3 cup shortening
1/4 cup icing sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 teaspoon baking powder
Cake
1/2 cup shortening
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
Frosting
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup shortening
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup icing sugar
1 dash salt

1
To prepare base, cut shortening into dry ingredients, mix well.
2
Pat firmly and evenly into an 8 inch square pan and bake at 350 deg. F. for 10-12 minutes. Cool.
3
Note: the base and cake are baked separately.
4
For cake: cream shortening, and sugar; add eggs and vanilla, beating well until fluffy.
5
Sift flour, baking powder and salt together; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk.
6
Pour batter into a greased and floured 8 inch square pan.
7
Bake at 350 deg. F for 25 - 40 minutes.
8
Frosting: in small saucepan, stir tog. milk and flour.
9
Cook, stirring constantly, until mixute is thickened and smooth. Cool.
10
On highest speed of mixer, beat cooled flour mixture with butter, shortening and vanilla until smooth and fluffy.
11
Blend in icing sugar and salt; continue beating until frosting is very fluffy. This will take at least 15 minutes.
12
To assemble cake: place shortbread base on serving plate; spread with small amount of frosting.
13
Place cake on base. (you can split the cake for layers).
14
Cover top and sides of cake with remaining frosting. If desired, garnish sides of cake with shaved semi-sweet chocolate.

915

kcal

Calories

Fat

143

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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Base, 1/3 cup shortening, 1/4 cup icing sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and more.

Yes, "Jeanne'S Style" Birthday 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.

"Jeanne'S Style" Birthday Cake

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