President Eisenhower'S Favorite Cake Recipe

Name: President Eisenhower'S Favorite Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter; 3 eggs; 2 cups granulated sugar; 2 1/2 cups sifted flour; 1 cup sour milk; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 2/3 cup cocoa, dissolved in; 1/2 cup boiling water; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking powder, rounded; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter
3 eggs
2 cups granulated sugar
2 1/2 cups sifted flour
1 cup sour milk
1 teaspoon baking soda
2/3 cup cocoa, dissolved in
1/2 cup boiling water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder, rounded
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0F.
2
Sift flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt together.
3
Cream shortening; beat in sugar gradually, mix in egg yolks and vanilla extract.
4
Add cocoa and flour mixture alternating with milk.
5
Beat egg whites until stiff.
6
Fold stiff egg whites into mixture.
7
Pour into 2 greased layer cake pans.
8
Bake 25 minutes.
9
Frost with favorite frosting.

1308

kcal

Calories

Fat

170

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 cup butter, 3 eggs, 2 cups granulated sugar, 2 1/2 cups sifted flour, and more.

Yes, President Eisenhower'S Favorite 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.

President Eisenhower'S Favorite Cake

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