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Rich white cake with strawberry frosting

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Ingredients/Components

sugar - 2 c
milk - 2/3 c
vanilla extract - 2 tsp
salt - 1 tsp
water - 2/3 c
almond extract - 1 tsp
shortening - 1/2 c
egg whites - 6 item
dash of salt - 1 item
butter or margarine, softened - 1/2 c
sifted cake flour - 3 c
plus 1 tsp - 1 Tbsp
Strawberry Frosting - 1 item
whole fresh strawberries garnish - 1 item
Combine water and milk; set aside

How to make rich white cake with strawberry frosting:

Cream butter and shortening; gradually add sugar, beating at medium speed of an electric mixer. Combine water and milk; set aside. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Stir in flavorings. Beat egg whites (at room temperature) until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into batter. Pour batter into three greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes; remove from pans and let cool completely on wire racks. Spread Strawberry Frosting between layers and on top and sides of cake. Garnish with whole strawberries, if desired.Strawberry Frosting:2 1/4 c. whole unsweetened frozen strawberries1 c. sugar2 egg whites dash of salt Thaw strawberries; place in a strainer. Slightly mash and let drain to measure 2/3 cup strawberry pulp. Combine pulp and remaining ingredients in top of a double boiler. Place over boiling water. Beat at high speed of an electric mixer 7 minutes. Remove from heat. Yield: Enough frosting for one 3-layer cake.

Recipe categories: Desserts, Cakes, Strawberry.

Rating:

3.6

Average rating: 3.6, total votes: 5

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