GREEN TREE LAYER CAKE AND ICING
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
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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.
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