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Lord baltimore cake

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Ingredients/Components

sugar
milk
vanilla extract - 1/2 tsp
salt - 1/2 tsp
water - 1/2 c
egg yolks - 8 item
almond extract - 1/2 tsp
baking powder
shortening - 3/4 c
egg whites - 4 item
sifted cake flour
light corn syrup - 1 Tbsp
chopped pecans or walnuts - 1 c
Add egg yolks, one at a time
macaroon crumbs - 1/2 c

How to make lord baltimore cake:

Cream shortening; gradually add sugar, beating well at medium speed of an electric mixer. Add egg yolks, one at a time. Beat well after each addition. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Mix just until blended after each addition. Stir in flavorings. Pour batter into 3 greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans. Bake at 350° for 20 to 25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes. Remove from pans; cool completely. Frost.Frosting:1 c. chopped mixed candied fruit1 c. chopped pecans or walnuts1/2 c. macaroon crumbs1 tsp. vanilla extract1/2 tsp. almond extract1 1/2 c. sugar1/2 c. water1 Tbsp. light corn syrup4 egg whites Combine sugar, water and syrup. Cook over low heat until mixture reaches soft ball stage (240°). Beat egg whites (at room temperature) until soft peaks form. Continue to beat slowly, adding hot syrup mixture. Beat 1 minute. Yield: 7 cups.

Combine 2 cups frosting, candied fruits and remaining ingredients. Spread between layers. Spread remaining frosting on top and sides of cake. Yield: 7 cups.

Recipe categories: Desserts, Cakes, < 60 mins.

Rating:

3.8

Average rating: 3.8, total votes: 9

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