Aunt Mary S Southern Cake Recipe

Ingredients for Aunt Mary S Southern Cake

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• Sugar
• 1 cup (2 sticks) shortening
• Eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Baking Soda
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

How to Make Aunt Mary S Southern Cake

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9x5 inch loaf pans.
2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) shortening and 2 cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add 4 large egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1 teaspoon salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with 1 cup buttermilk and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
6. In a clean bowl, beat 4 large egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gradually add 1 cup granulated sugar and beat until glossy.
7. Gently fold the egg whites into the batter until just combined.
8. Pour batter evenly into the prepared loaf pans.
9. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
11. While cakes cool, prepare the strawberry syrup: In a saucepan, combine 2 cups sliced strawberries and 1/4 cup granulated sugar. Cook over medium heat for 10-15 minutes, or until strawberries soften and release their juices. Strain the syrup, reserving the juice.
12. Once cakes are completely cool, slice and drizzle generously with the strawberry syrup.