Snowflake Square
Snowflake Square offers a delicate, buttery cake with a hint of almond flavor, topped with a simple frosting. Its light texture and subtle sweetness make it ideal for afternoon tea or special occasions, appealing to those who enjoy classic, elegant desserts with a tender crumb.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cream the shortening until smooth.
- Add the sugar slowly while creaming the mixture.
- Sift the cake flour, baking powder, and salt together.
- Combine the milk and almond extract.
- Alternately add the flour mixture and the milk mixture to the creamed shortening and sugar, mixing well after each addition.
- Beat the egg whites until stiff but not dry.
- Fold the beaten egg whites into the batter gently.
- Pour the batter into a 10-inch square shallow cake pan.
- Bake in a moderate oven at 375°F (190°C) for 30 minutes.
- Allow to cool before frosting as desired and cutting into squares.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
547
kcal
27% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).