Special-Occasion White Cake Recipe

Name: Special-Occasion White Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup shortening; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; 2 1/2 cups cake flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup cold water; 4 egg whites; Frosting; 2 cups shortening; 6 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 -3 tablespoons milk

Servings: persons

3/4 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 1/2 cups cake flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup cold water
4 egg whites
Frosting
2 cups shortening
6 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 -3 tablespoons milk

1
In large mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
2
Beat in extracts.
3
Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with water.
4
Beat just until combined.
5
In another mixing bowl, beat egg whites on high speed until stiff peaks form; fold into batter.
6
Pour into two greased and floured 9-inch round baking pans.
7
Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
8
Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
9
In large mixing bowl, beat shortening, confectioners' sugar, extracts and salt until light and fluffy.
10
Add enough milk to achieve frosting consistency.
11
Place one cake on a serving plate; spread with 1 cup frosting.
12
Top with remaining cake.
13
Spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake.

1916

kcal

Calories

Fat

437

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup shortening, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon almond extract, and more.

Yes, Special-Occasion White 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.

Special-Occasion White Cake

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