5 Egg Cake

Prep: 15 min Cook: 45 min Cuisine: American

A light, tender 5 Egg Cake with a delicate vanilla flavor, perfect for celebrations or teatime, offering moist texture and simple ingredients for a classic treat.

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Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups sugar
  • 1 cup Crisco
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 5 eggs
  • 2 cups flour

Instructions

  1. Cream together sugar, shortening, vanilla, and salt.
  2. Add eggs and flour gradually, mixing well after each addition.
  3. Pour batter into a greased tube pan.
  4. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

289 kcal 14% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.8g 10% DV
Total Fat 1.9g 2% DV
Carbs 48.9g 18% DV
Fiber 1.8g 6% DV
Sugar 3.2g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9764.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 262.5mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 64.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 15.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.2mg 10% DV
Calcium 75.5mg 6% DV
Iron 1.9mg 11% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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