GREEN TREE LAYER CAKE AND ICING

Name: GREEN TREE LAYER CAKE AND ICING
Ingredients: 1 cup Granulated sugar; 1/2 cup Butter; 3 count Eggs; 1 cup Milk; 2 1/2 cups All-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract; 2 teaspoons Baking powder

This classic layer cake recipe from the early 1900s offers a glimpse into traditional baking techniques. The cake features a simple yet effective method of creaming butter and sugar with eggs to achieve a light and fluffy texture. This recipe yields a moist and tender cake, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

1 cup Granulated sugar
1/2 cup Butter
3 count Eggs
1 cup Milk
2 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
2 teaspoons Baking powder

Instructions

1In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This will take about 5-7 minutes.
2Break the eggs into the creamed butter and sugar mixture. Beat until well combined and very creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
3Add the flour and milk alternately to the batter, beginning and ending with flour. Reserve a small amount of flour to add after the vanilla extract and baking powder. Mix until just combined.
4Stir in the vanilla extract and baking powder. Mix until just combined.
5Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Pour the batter into prepared layer cake tins. Bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.