Blue Ribbon White Cake Recipe
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Blue Ribbon White Cake

By: Deirdre Dee 
"This has won three Blue Ribbons at three different fairs. When making the frosting make sure that you use fresh squeezed juice rather than bottled."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (20)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 1 -9 inch layer cake
 

Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 2/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 4 egg whites
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 2 teaspoons orange zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper. Then grease and flour the paper.
  2. Sift together the cornstarch, flour, baking powder and salt.
  3. Add the oil, milk, water and vanilla. Beat until it forms a very smooth batter.
  4. In a separate bowl beat the egg whites until frothy, add the cream of tartar and beat until stiff peaks form. Gradually add the sugar and beat until very well blended.
  5. Fold the egg whites into the batter. Pour batter into the prepared pans.
  6. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool then frost with Orange Frosting.
  7. Cream the butter until light and fluffy. Add the orange zest and salt. Beat in the confectioners' sugar alternately with the orange and lemon juices. Continue to beat until light and fluffy. Use to frost cooled cake.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 546 | Total Fat: 18.5g | Cholesterol: 16mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2003 by GRAPHITE   view full review
White cake mix turns our better than this recipe. I only made the cake (no frosting), but the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2003 by UNOWOMAN   view full review
Right now I have the cake in the oven. I am writing about the cake itself. The first half of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2003 by EAMETER   view full review
"Heavier than usual"? The batter was like play-doh, making it difficult to work with; the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 24, 2008 by RainyDayzBaby   view full review
This recipe is the worst baking disaster I can ever recall - Seriously. I made it for a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 2, 2007 by AEENJOY   view full review
A amazing cake, I would give it 10 stars if I could! I frosted it with French Silk Frosting.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2003 by Ellen Shand   view full review
Blue ribbon white cake is the best white cake I, have ever made & eaten. This recipe deserves...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 13, 2003 by DEAJARRETT   view full review
This cake was pretty good, but it tasted like it had too much flour. It was a little heavier...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2003 by HYPERCANE   view full review
This cake and icing are both good, but the cake was not as fluffy as I was hoping.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 13, 2003 by VJBOCHIS   view full review
I thought this recipe was absolutely simple and delicious! I did not make the frosting, but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2002 by ZBALES   view full review
Good recipe. I used a rectangular pan and made the frosting with cream cheese. very tasty.

 

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