Easy Moravian Cake

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder and shortening, and mix until crumbly. Add sugar, eggs, and milk; mix thoroughly.
  2. Divide batter into two 8 inch round or square greased baking pans. Dot the top with 1/2 cup butter broken into pieces the size of lima beans. Sprinkle top with 1/4 cup brown sugar for each cake, sprinkle cinnamon on top.
  3. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for about 30 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

1010 kcal 50% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7g 14% DV
Total Fat 54.9g 70% DV
Carbs 134.4g 49% DV
Fiber 14.1g 50% DV
Sugar 61.3g 100% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 2810.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 371.8mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 141mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 66.5mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 4.9mg 5% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 1903.8mg 100% DV
Iron 8.2mg 45% DV

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

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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