Nanas Cake Recipes

LIGHT FRUIT CAKE

Steps:

• Oil one 9 or 10 inch tube pan, or 2 loaf pans. Line with parchment if desired.
• Measure flour, salt and baking powder into a large bowl.
• Add the coconut, fruits and nuts, stirring till all the fruit is separated and coated with flour.
• Cream butter and sugar together till light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time and almond extract. Then mix in pineapple juice.
• Stir in fruit-flour mixture till all incorporated. Spread batter evenly into prepared pan(s).
• Bake at 275 degrees F for 3 to 3 ½ hours for one tube pan, or 2 to 2 ½ hours for two loaf pans. Test with toothpick for doneness. (Yes, 275 degrees is correct)
• Leave in pan till cool. Remove parchment and wrap in plastic wrap to store. Keep in fridge or freezer.

NANA'S RED VELVET CAKE ICING

Steps:

• Mix the flour and milk in a small saucepan.
• Over medium heat bring to a slow boil while stirring constantly (use a wisk).
• Boil until thick, remove from heat, place pan in refrigerator.
• While boiled mixture is cooling, using mixer cream together butter, powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
• When boiled mixture is completely cool add to butter mixture and beat until very fluffy and thick.