Buttermilk Cake Recipe
Ingredients
1/2 cup sifted cake flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking soda
2 tsp solid shortening, softened
1/4 cup buttermilk
2 egg whites
1 tsp vanilla
Directions
Sift together flour, sugar replacement, baking powder, salt, and baking soda into a medium-sized bowl.
Add shortening and 1/2 cup (125 mL) of the buttermilk.
Beat on medium for 2 minutes.
Add remaining buttermilk, egg whites, and vanilla.
Beat on high for 2 minutes.
Transfer batter into an 8 inch (20 cm) round well greased and floured baking pan.
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 22 to 25 minutes or until pick inserted in middle comes out clean.
Cool in pan for 5 minutes.
Invert onto a cooling rack, and cool completely.
Add shortening and 1/2 cup (125 mL) of the buttermilk.
Beat on medium for 2 minutes.
Add remaining buttermilk, egg whites, and vanilla.
Beat on high for 2 minutes.
Transfer batter into an 8 inch (20 cm) round well greased and floured baking pan.
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 22 to 25 minutes or until pick inserted in middle comes out clean.
Cool in pan for 5 minutes.
Invert onto a cooling rack, and cool completely.