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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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This cake can be frozen before cooking. After thawing for 10-15 minutes, cook as directed below. Ingredients:
1 cup hot water |
1/2 cup shortening |
1/2 cup butter, plus |
1 tablespoon butter |
2 cups flour |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
3 eggs |
2 tablespoons cold water |
3/4 cup powdered sugar |
1 -2 tablespoon cream |
1/2 teaspoon almond extract |
Directions:
1. Bring hot water, 1/4 cup shortening and 1/4 cup butter to a boil and add 1 cup flour and 1/4 tsp salt.
2. Let cool.
3. Add eggs one at a time, beating for 1 minute after each egg, and set aside.
4. Mix like a pie crust 1/4 cup shortening, 1/4 cup butter, 1/4 tsp salt, 1 cup flour and cold water.
5. Roll on cookie sheet.
6. Spread first mixture on top.
7. Bake 10 minutes at 400F, then 30 minutes at 375°F.
8. While hot spread with frosting made by mixing remaining ingredients.
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