Fluffy Gold Cake

Name: Fluffy Gold Cake
Ingredients: 2 c. sifted Softasilk; 1 1/3 c. sugar; 3 tsp. double-action baking powder; 1 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. vanilla; 1/3 c. high grade shortening; 1 c. milk, divided; 1/2 tsp. lemon extract; 1/3 c. unbeaten egg yolks (4 medium)

9 ingredients

13 steps

Ingredients

2 c. sifted Softasilk
1 1/3 c. sugar
3 tsp. double-action baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/3 c. high grade shortening
1 c. milk, divided
1/2 tsp. lemon extract
1/3 c. unbeaten egg yolks (4 medium)

Directions

1

Sift together into bowl, Softasilk, sugar, baking powder and salt.
2

Add shortening, 2/3 cup milk, extract and vanilla.
3

Beat vigorously with spoon for 2 minutes by clock (about 150 strokes per minute).
4

Or mix with electric mixer on medium speed (middle of dial) for 2 minutes.
5

Add the rest of milk and egg yolks.
6

Beat 2 more minutes.
7

Pour batter into prepared pans.
8

Pan size:
9

2 round layers, 8 x 1 1/2-inch.
10

Temperature:
11

350° (moderate oven). Bake 30 to 35 minutes.
12

Cool.
13

Frost with White Mountain Icing.