Cream together (electric mixer)
3 cups sugar
1 cup shortening
Add 6 egg yolks and beat well
Combine:
16 oz carton sour cream
3 cups plain flour
1/2 tsp soda
1/2 tsp salt
Add to sugar mixture and beat well. Add 1 tsp vanilla.
Beat 6 egg whites till stiff peaks. Fold into batter.
Pour into greased floured tub pan. Bake 1 to 1 1/2 hours at 325 degrees.
DO NOT PREHEAT OVEN
Frosting (if desired)
3 oz cream cheese
powdered sugar
milk or cream to thin to desired consistency
Spread on cooled cake.
Source: Tom's first cousin Verlie Allen
This cake balances richness and sweetness. It stands well alone but could nicely paired with any kind of fruit. I'm don't think I'd want to add the frosting to this fine cake.
3 cups sugar
1 cup shortening
Add 6 egg yolks and beat well
Combine:
16 oz carton sour cream
3 cups plain flour
1/2 tsp soda
1/2 tsp salt
Add to sugar mixture and beat well. Add 1 tsp vanilla.
Beat 6 egg whites till stiff peaks. Fold into batter.
Pour into greased floured tub pan. Bake 1 to 1 1/2 hours at 325 degrees.
DO NOT PREHEAT OVEN
Frosting (if desired)
3 oz cream cheese
powdered sugar
milk or cream to thin to desired consistency
Spread on cooled cake.
Source: Tom's first cousin Verlie Allen
This cake balances richness and sweetness. It stands well alone but could nicely paired with any kind of fruit. I'm don't think I'd want to add the frosting to this fine cake.
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