Mary'S White Cake

Prep: 20 min Cook: 35 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

Mary's White Cake is a light, fluffy dessert with delicate sweetness and subtle vanilla flavor, perfect for celebrations or as a versatile layer cake for any occasion.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup shortening
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 6 egg whites
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/3 cups milk
  • 2 teaspoons flavoring

Instructions

  1. Cream together shortening and sugar.
  2. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to creamed mixture.
  3. Mix in milk, water, and flavoring.
  4. Fold into stiffly beaten egg whites.
  5. Pour the batter into three layer pans and bake at 350°F for 30 to 35 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

769 kcal 38% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 25g 50% DV
Total Fat 53.1g 68% DV
Carbs 51.9g 19% DV
Fiber 1.9g 7% DV
Sugar 12.9g 26% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12742.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 440.3mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 1.5mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 47mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 12.9mg 14% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 1605.3mg 100% DV
Iron 5.7mg 32% 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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