White Trillium Cake Recipe

Name: White Trillium Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: CAKE:; 3 c. sifted all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 c. (2 sticks) butter, cut into pieces; 2 c. sugar; 1 Tbls. milk; 1 c. water *; 1 tsp vanilla or rum extract; 6 lg. egg whites (approx. 6 oz.); BUTTER FROSTING:; 1 1/2 c. (3 sticks) butter, cut into pieces; 5 1/2 c. powdered sugar, sifted; 2-5 Tbls. heavy cream, warmed; 1 Tbls. vanilla or rum extract

Servings: persons

CAKE:
3 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. (2 sticks) butter, cut into pieces
2 c. sugar
1 Tbls. milk
1 c. water *
1 tsp vanilla or rum extract
6 lg. egg whites (approx. 6 oz.)
BUTTER FROSTING:
1 1/2 c. (3 sticks) butter, cut into pieces
5 1/2 c. powdered sugar, sifted
2-5 Tbls. heavy cream, warmed
1 Tbls. vanilla or rum extract

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CAKE:
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1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
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2. Combine the sifted flour, baking powder and salt, and sift again. Set aside.
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3. Cream the butter and sugar thoroughly with an electric mixer. Add the milk and beat hard (the mixture will become smoother).
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4. Add the flour mixture to the butter and sugar in batches, alternating with the water, beating it in by hand with a rubber spatula or whisk. Add the extract and mix well.
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5. Beat the egg whites until they hold a stiff peak, but are not dry and grainy. Gently fold them into the batter.
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6. Spoon the batter into 2 greased and lightly floured or wax-paper lined 9-inch cake pans. Place the pans on the middle rack of the oven and bake until the layers spring back at once when lightly touched ... 30-35 minutes.
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7. Remove the pans from the oven and allow them to rest a few minutes. Turn layers out onto cake racks and allow to cool completely.
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BUTTER FROSTING:
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1. Cream the butter and sugar together in a processor or with an electric mixer.
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2. add the cream gradually, stirring until the frosting has a good spreading consistency.
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3. Stir in your choice of extract.

3952

kcal

Calories

157

Fat

597

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: CAKE:, 3 c. sifted all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder, 1/2 tsp. salt, and more.

Yes, White Trillium 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.

White Trillium Cake

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