Southern Layer Cake Recipe

April 17, 2023 Post a Comment

Lady Baltimore Cake Recipe Taste of the South Magazine from www.tasteofthesouthmagazine.com

Ingredients

This southern layer cake recipe will make one 9-inch layer cake. Here are the ingredients you will need to make the cake:

3 cups cake flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup salted butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1/4 cup light corn syrup
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup whole milk

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans and set aside.

In a medium bowl, sift together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing until each is fully incorporated. Add the corn syrup and vanilla, then mix until combined.

Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour, mixing until just combined after each addition. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pans for 15 minutes, then invert onto a cooling rack to cool completely.

Frosting

To make the frosting, you'll need:

1/2 cup salted butter, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 to 4 tablespoons heavy cream

In a large bowl, cream the butter until light and fluffy. Add the confectioners' sugar, 1 cup at a time, mixing on low until combined. Add the vanilla and cream and mix until light and fluffy.

To assemble the cake, place one layer of cake on a serving plate. Spread the top with the frosting. Top with the second layer of cake and spread the remaining frosting on the top and sides of the cake.

Nutrition

This cake is rich and delicious, but it also contains a lot of calories and fat. One slice of this cake contains approximately 360 calories and 15 grams of fat. It also contains 40 grams of carbohydrates, 2 grams of protein, and 140 milligrams of sodium.

Enjoy this cake in moderation and be sure to share it with friends and family. You can also try experimenting with different frostings and add-ins to make different variations of the cake.