Jackie'S Cake

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

A classic vanilla cake with a tender crumb and rich flavor, perfect for celebrations or everyday desserts, appealing to both kids and adults alike.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup Crisco
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 3 cups cake flour (plain), sifted
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three cake pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the Crisco and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. In a separate bowl, sift together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
  6. Stir in the vanilla extract until just combined.
  7. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

405 kcal 20% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.9g 12% DV
Total Fat 4.7g 6% DV
Carbs 74.2g 27% DV
Fiber 1.7g 6% DV
Sugar 14.7g 29% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12494.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 330.5mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 66mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 62.8mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 13mg 14% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 1646.8mg 100% DV
Iron 6.8mg 38% 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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