Richwhitecakewithstrawberryfrosting Recipes

RICH WHITE CAKE WITH STRAWBERRY FROSTING

Steps:

• Cream butter and shortening, gradually add sugar, beating well on medium speed.
• Combine water and milk in small bowl, set aside.
• Combine flour, baking powder and salt, add to creamed mixture alternately with milk mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
• Stir in flavorings.
• Beat egg whites, (at room temp.), til stiff peaks form.
• Gently fold into batter.
• Pour batter into 3 greased and floured 9" round cake pans.
• Bake at 350º for 20 minutes, or til toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
• Cool in pans 10 minutes, remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks.
• Spread frosting between layers, sides and top of cake.
• Garnish with whole strawberries if desired.
• Strawberry frosting:.
• Thaw berries, place in a strainer.
• Slightly mash, and let drain to measure 2/3 cup strawberry pulp.
• Combine pulp and remaining ingredients in top of double-boiler, place over boiling water.
• Beat at high speed for 7 minutes.
• Remove from heat.
• Makes enough frosting for a 3-layer cake.