Jeanne's Cake

* Exported from MasterCook *

Jeanne's Cake

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :1:30
Categories : Cakes

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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Base:
1/3 cup shortening
1/4 cup icing sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup flour
1/3 tsp. baking powder
Cake:
1/2 cup shortening
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 cups flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup milk
Frosting:
1/2 cup milk
2 Tbsp flour
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup shortening
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 cup icing sugar
1 dash salt

For base: Cut shortening into dry ingredients; mix well. Pat firmly
and evenly into an 8-inch square pan. Bake at 350F for 10-12 min. Cool.
For cake: Cream shortening and sugar; add eggs and vanilla, beating
well until fluffy. Sift flour, baking powder and salt together; add to
creamed mixture alternately with milk. Pour batter into a g
greased and floured 8-inch square pan. Bake at 350F for 35-40 min.
Cool.
For frosting: In small saucepan, stir together the milk and the
flour. Cook, stirring constantly until mixture is thickened and smooth;
cool. On highest speed of mixer, beat cooled flour mixture wit
h butter, shortening and vanilla until smooth and fluffy. Blend in
icing sugar and salt; continue beating until frosting is fluffy- at least
15 min. Assemble.
To Assemble Cake: Place shortbread base on serving plate; spread with
small amount of frosting. Place cake on base. Cover top and sides of cake
with remaining frosting. If desired, garnish with chocolate
sprinkles or decorate as you wish.



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