Vanilla Wafer Cake I Recipe

Name: Vanilla Wafer Cake I
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup shortening; 1 cup white sugar; 3 eggs, beaten; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/3 cup milk; 1/2 cup flaked coconut; 1 (16 ounce) package vanilla wafers, crushed; 1/2 cup white sugar; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup evaporated milk; 6 tablespoons butter; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Servings: persons

1/2 cup shortening
1 cup white sugar
3 eggs, beaten
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/3 cup milk
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1 (16 ounce) package vanilla wafers, crushed
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup evaporated milk
6 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

1
Cream shortening and 1 cup white sugar together. Blend in beaten eggs. Combine crushed vanilla wafers and baking powder: mix into the creamed mixture alternately with milk. Stir in nuts and coconut. Pour batter into two greased and floured 8 inch round pans.
2
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 50 to 60 minutes. Cool layers on wire racks.
3
In a small sauce pan, mix 1/2 cup white sugar and 1/2 cup brown sugar together well. Mix in evaporated milk and butter or margarine. Cook over medium heat to the soft ball stage, 234 - 240 degrees F (112 - 115 degrees C). Pour mixture into a mixing bowl. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed until the icing is spreadable. Frost the cooled cake.

854

kcal

Calories

Fat

111

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup shortening, 1 cup white sugar, 3 eggs, beaten, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, and more.

Yes, Vanilla Wafer Cake I 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.

Vanilla Wafer Cake I

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