Cornstarch Cake

Prep: 15 min Cook: 45 min Cuisine: American

A light, fluffy cornstarch cake with tender crumb, perfect for teatime or special occasions, offering subtle sweetness and delicate texture that appeals to all ages.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/3 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 6 egg whites

Instructions

  1. Cream the butter and sugar well together.
  2. Add the milk, then the cornstarch and flour sifted with the salt and baking powder.
  3. Add last the whites of the eggs beaten to a stiff froth.
  4. Pour the batter into rather shallow pans.
  5. Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

647 kcal 32% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 25.1g 50% DV
Total Fat 28.1g 36% DV
Carbs 74.7g 27% DV
Fiber 2.2g 8% DV
Sugar 12.9g 26% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12744.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 441mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 76.5mg 26% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 47mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 12.9mg 14% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 1603.3mg 100% DV
Iron 5.8mg 32% DV

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

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