Bread Crumb Cake Recipe ๐๐
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 1 2-layer cake
Description:
Dive into the nostalgic flavors of vintage cooking with this delightful Bread Crumb Cake recipe sourced from the 1941 edition of The New American Cookbook by Lily Haxworth Wallace. This quick bread is a perfect blend of sweetness and nuttiness, making it an ideal treat for any occasion. Plus, it’s kid-friendly, budget-friendly, and ready in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients:
- 3 eggs, separated ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ
- 1 cup sugar ๐
- 3 tablespoons cold water ๐ง
- 3/4 cup chopped walnuts ๐ฐ
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup fine bread crumbs ๐
- 2 tablespoons shortening
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Beat egg yolks until thick and lemon colored. ๐ฅ๐ |
| 2 | Add sugar and water, and continue mixing until well combined. ๐ง๐ |
| 3 | Fold in the chopped walnuts, bread crumbs, baking powder, and shortening. Mix well until the batter is smooth and homogeneous. ๐ฐ๐ |
| 4 | In a separate clean bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. ๐ฅ๐ป |
| 5 | Gently fold the stiffly beaten egg whites into the batter until fully incorporated. Be careful not to deflate the mixture. |
| 6 | Preheat your oven to 400ยฐF (200ยฐC). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans. ๐ก๏ธ๐ฅ |
| 7 | Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula. ๐ |
| 8 | Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. โฒ๏ธ |
| 9 | Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack. ๐ง |
| 10 | Once cooled, carefully remove the cakes from the pans. |
| 11 | Spread whipped cream, sweetened and flavored, between the layers and on top of the cake. ๐ฆ๐ |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 226.7
- Fat: 10.7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.7g
- Cholesterol: 78.7mg
- Sodium: 153.1mg
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0.9g
- Sugar: 25.7g
- Protein: 4.5g
Indulge in the delicious flavors of this Bread Crumb Cake, a timeless classic that’s sure to bring back memories and create new ones with every bite! ๐
