Cake Recipes

From your friendly Watkins Associate:
Michelle Klimchuk #336326
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Coconut Italian Cream Cake

 

5 large eggs, separated

1 cup butter, softened

1-2/3 cups sugar

1-1/2 teaspoons Watkins Vanilla Extract

2 cups all-purpose flour

3/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup buttermilk

1-1/3 cups flaked coconut

1 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Frosting

12 ounces cream cheese, softened

6 tablespoons butter, softened

2-1/4 teaspoons Watkins Vanilla Extract

5-2/3 cups confectioners' sugar

3 to 4 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted

1/4 cup toasted flaked coconut, optional

Place egg whites in a small bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of three greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment paper; grease paper.

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Fold in coconut and pecans.

With clean beaters, beat egg whites on medium speed until stiff peaks form. Gradually fold into batter. Transfer to prepared pans. Bake 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove paper. Cool completely.

For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Beat in vanilla. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar and enough cream to reach spreading consistency. Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake. Sprinkle with pecans and, if desired, coconut. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 16 servings.

Chocolate Chip Snack Cake

1/4 cup butter, softened

1 cup sugar

1 egg

2 egg whites

1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream

2/3 cup unsweetened applesauce

1 teaspoon Watkins Vanilla Extract

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 cup whole wheat flour

1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Topping

1/3 cup sugar

1 teaspoon Watkins Cinnamon

1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Add egg, then egg whites, beating well after each addition. Beat in the sour cream, applesauce and vanilla (mixture will appear curdled). Combine the flours, baking powder, salt and baking soda; stir into butter mixture just until blended.

Pour half of the batter into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle half over the batter. Top with half of the chocolate chips.

Gently top with remaining batter; spread evenly. Sprinkle with remaining cinnamon-sugar and chips. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Yield: 15 servings.

Old Fashioned Hot Milk Sponge Cake

1 cup flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup milk

2 tablespoons butter

2 eggs

1 cup sugar

1 teaspoon Watkins Vanilla Extract

fresh fruit and powdered sugar for serving

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9-inch round cake pan with cooking spray and line with a round of parchment paper.

Measure flour, baking powder, and salt into a sifter or sieve and sift together. Heat milk in microwave for 20-25 seconds. Drop the butter into the milk to melt it.

With an electric mixer on high, beat eggs 3 minutes until thick and lemon-colored. With machine running, gradually add sugar, then stir in the dry ingredients, mixing just until all dry particles are incorporated. Stir in hot milk-butter mixture and add vanilla until well blended.

Bake for 25-30 minutes until cake tests done when a toothpick is inserted in the center. Remove pan to a cooling rack for 10 minutes, then turn out onto cooling rack to cool completely.

Serve garnished with fresh fruit and a sprinkle of powdered sugar.

Chocolate Spice Cake with Caramel Icing

3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped

1/2 cup butter, softened

1 cup sugar

1 cup packed brown sugar

3 eggs

2 cups cake flour

3 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon Watkins Cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon Watkins Allspice

1/8 teaspoon Watkins Cloves

1-1/3 cups milk

Icing

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar

3/4 cup heavy whipping cream

6 tablespoons butter, cubed

1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

1/4 teaspoon Watkins Vanilla Extract

Caramel popcorn with peanuts, optional

Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of two well-greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment paper; grease paper. In a microwave, melt chocolate; stir until smooth. Cool slightly.

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in chocolate. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, allspice and cloves; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition.

Transfer batter to prepared pans. Bake 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove paper. Cool completely.

In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, cream and butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Cook and stir 3 minutes. Remove from heat; gradually beat in confectioners' sugar and vanilla.

Place one cake layer on a serving plate; pour half of the warm icing over the cake. Top with remaining cake layer. Pour remaining icing over top of cake. If desired, top with caramel popcorn. Yield: 12 servings.

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