Old-Fashioned Yellow Cake |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This makes a perfect cake for a special dinner for two, writes Diane Still from Monroe, Georgia. I have made lots of cakes and this one is easy. There have been many suppers to two since our family has grown and flown the nest. Ingredients:
1/3 cup shortening |
1/2 cup sugar |
1 egg |
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract |
3/4 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1 teaspoon baking powder |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/2 cup 2% milk |
penuche frosting: |
2 tablespoons butter, cubed |
1/4 cup packed brown sugar |
3 tablespoons 2% milk |
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar |
Directions:
1. In a small bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add egg; beat well. Stir in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk. Beat on medium speed for two minutes. Pour into a 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray.
2. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
3. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in brown sugar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir for two minutes. Stir in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cool to lukewarm. Gradually stir in confectioners' sugar. Place pan in a bowl of ice water; stir until mixture reaches desired spreading consistency. Spread frosting over top of cake. Yield: 6 servings.
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