Ingredients
- 3/4 cup butter flavored vegetable shortening, 140 grams
- 1 1/4 cup sugar, 300 grams
- 2 1/2 cups cake flour, sifted, 300 grams
- 3 teaspoons baking powder, 14 grams
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 egg yolks, beaten, 130 grams
- 3/4 cup milk, 180 grams
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 2 (9-inch) cake pans with shortening and set aside.
Cream together the shortening and the sugar. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Slowly alternate adding the egg yolks and milk with the dry ingredients and mix until well combined. Add the vanilla and mix well.
Pour into the prepared pans, about 550 grams of batter for each cake. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes. Remove from oven and cool on a rack.
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By PieGuy17
on July 28, 2012
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After reading other reviews, I wanted to try this cake for myself. Sadly mine turned out rather dry. I followed the recipe as is by weight, except using 1 teaspoon kosher salt. The flavor was quite good, but the cake lacked moisture. I've been very happy with other Good Eats recipes, so I will probably try this cake again.
By JJSy1
SW Michigan
on July 27, 2012
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How many egg whites would I use to make a white cake and are there other adjustments that would have to be made? Comment on another recipe for white cake says to"Substitute 3 large eggs and one egg yoke for all (six egg whites." Logically, the rato seems off but the idea of making this simple change might off the ratios a bit, thus my question.
By bertila
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on June 20, 2012
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It is very easy to follow instructions. It was exactly what I was looking for. Alton knows about people and basics wants. Thank You.
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