Gold Cake

Prep: 20 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

Gold Cake is a rich, buttery dessert with a moist crumb and a golden hue. Its delicate sweetness and vanilla aroma make it perfect for celebrations or a luxurious teatime treat. The layered texture and classic flavors appeal to both traditional and modern cake lovers seeking an elegant indulgence.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 8 egg yolks
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 3/4 cups flour

Instructions

  1. Cream the butter and gradually add the sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat the egg yolks until thick and then add them to the butter mixture, mixing well.
  3. Sift together the baking powder, salt, and flour.
  4. Alternately add the dry ingredients and milk with vanilla to the creamed mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
  5. Divide the batter evenly into three greased 7-inch square layer pans.
  6. Bake in a moderate oven at 360°F (182°C) for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

695 kcal 35% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 13.1g 26% DV
Total Fat 42.9g 55% DV
Carbs 53.3g 19% DV
Fiber 1.9g 7% DV
Sugar 14.8g 30% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12461.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 262mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 653.3mg 100% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 167.8mcg 19% DV
Vitamin C 12.9mg 14% DV
Vitamin D 3mcg 15% DV
Calcium 1662.3mg 100% DV
Iron 8.1mg 45% DV

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

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