Bread Crumb Cake Recipe

Step back in time with this delightful Bread Crumb Cake recipe, originally from Lily Haxworth Wallace's 1941 "New American Cookbook." This vintage recipe delivers a surprisingly moist and subtly sweet cake, perfect for tea time or a nostalgic dessert. The crunchy bread crumb texture adds a unique twist, making it a truly unforgettable treat!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Calories 226.7 kcal

Protein 8g

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Ingredients for Bread Crumb Cake

2 large egg yolks
1 cup granulated sugar
Cold Water
Walnuts
Soft Breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup (1 stick) softened unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large egg whites

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How to Make Bread Crumb Cake

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch layer cake pans.
In a large bowl, beat 2 large egg yolks until thick and lemon-colored.
Add 1 cup granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons water to the egg yolks; beat well.
Stir in 1 cup finely crushed bread crumbs, 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans recommended), 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/2 cup (1 stick) softened unsalted butter.
Mix until just combined.
In a separate bowl, beat 2 large egg whites until stiff peaks form.
Gently fold the stiffly beaten egg whites into the batter.
Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
Divide batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Once completely cool, whip 1 cup heavy cream with 2 tablespoons powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
Spread whipped cream between the layers and on top of the cake.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

102g

Fat

Carbs

10g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Bread Crumb Cake?

Bread Crumb Cake takes about 50 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Bread Crumb Cake?

Bread Crumb Cake has approximately 226.7 calories per serving, with about 8 g protein, 10 g carbohydrates and 16 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Bread Crumb Cake?

The key ingredients for Bread Crumb Cake are Egg Yolks, Sugar, Cold Water, Walnuts, Soft Breadcrumbs, Baking Powder. See the full list with measurements above.