Jack Robinson Cake

Submitted by Dienia B.

"A very old cake recipe from Darlene. She said it was very good. Has a baked on topping."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 5mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 2 cups cake flour
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1⁄4 cups sugar
• 1⁄2 cup shortening
• 3⁄4 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 eggs

• baked on topping

• 2 egg whites
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1⁄2 cup walnuts

directions

1. Melt shortening.
2. Sift flour.
3. Measure.
4. Add baking powder, salt and sugar.
5. Sift again.
6. Add shortening, milk and vanilla.
7. Beat 2 minutes
8. Add eggs.
9. Beat one minute longer.
10. Pour into 81/2 x13 1/2 x2" pan which has been greased.
11. Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry.
12. Add brown sugar gradually.
13. Spread on top of cake batter and sprinkle with chopped nuts.
14. Bake 350º for 35 minutes or until done.

Reviews

[allyop135]

very bland.