Ingredients for President Eisenhower's Favorite Cake
- Butter
- Eggs
- Granulated Sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- Sour Milk
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- Boiling Water
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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How to Make President Eisenhower's Favorite Cake
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round layer cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter until light and fluffy.
- Gradually beat in 2 cups granulated sugar. Beat in 4 large egg yolks one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder and 1 cup milk. Gradually add the dry ingredients and the cocoa mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating between the two and beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- In a clean bowl, beat 4 large egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the stiff egg whites into the batter until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 25-30 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.
- Frost with your favorite frosting once the cakes are completely cool.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
22 g
Sugar
276g
Fat
56g
Carbs
37g
