Nany's White Cake

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jun 19, 2004

This is my great grandmother's receipe. I thought I would add a note. This is a dense cake and I never bake it in round pans I think it is do heavy to make a good layer cake. I always make a sheet cake out of it. I also usually serve with warm berries and whip cream. I mostly use blackberries and blueberries. I heat them in a sauce pan on low until they start to "melt down" then I add some honey and bring it to a boil. I then thicken it into a sauce with cornstarch. Thought I would add that note! Hope it helps those looking at this recipe.

—MEAGANCOLLEEN

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 07, 2005

I was quite dissapointed with this cake. I set out this morning to make a poke cake for my son's 2nd birthday. I read the previous reviews and made the changes suggested, including really greasing the pan so the cake would come out well (still stuck), and I added a 3rd tsp of baking powder to avoid the flat cake problem the others had (still quite flat and heavy). The cake was also VERY brown around the edges (my oven temperature is correct). I will say that the cake had a good flavor, but i will not be making this one again. Off to buy a cake at the bakery.

—MRSLJONES

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95 Ratings

Jun 24, 2008

My 11 year old daughter (a great cook!) made this for her father's birthday cake. She DOUBLED the recipe to get enough batter for 2 round pans and the layers were just the right height. I can see where using the recipe as is would produce very thin layers. She also upped the vanilla a bit, and used lactose-free milk and Smart Balance instead of butter for her lactose intolerant sister. The cake was moist and flavorful, more yellow than white, and great with chocolate frosting and surrounded by strawberries.

—ANASTASIAJANE

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Feb 09, 2009

I am a 3 time award winning sous chef. A note of advice to others who have rated this recipe, look at the history behind it. I made this cake today for my husbands birthday...and I think it turned out great! I used a melted coating of chocolate and peanut butter and served with fresh strawberries couldn't have asked for better! The cake did not stick, as I floured the bottom of the cake pan. Bottom line is I think it is wonderful, the history behind it is beautiful...and if you want Betty Crocker or Duncan Hines, go to the store. If you want to indulge in a little history...use this a a keeper! :)

—lynnlawson

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Nov 30, 2007

This is a dense cake. It's supposed to be. If you want a lighter cake, use cake flour. The ratio is 1 cup and 2 tablespoons of cake flour to every 1 cup of AP flour. I've made this cake both ways and have even mixed the flours. I liked mixed the best. I also add 1/2 teaspoon more vanilla extract because I like it that way. This is a very good recipe. Thanks for sharing it.

—FITZSOME

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Jul 08, 2007

I made this cake on the 4th (for my sis' bday) and the whole group loved it. Moist and easy to make- it was an awesome cake!

—relvaccaro

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Apr 11, 2006

Alright. I was in a hurry to get a recipe that I had the ingredients for, and due to the rating of this cake, I didn't read the reviews. I suppose I should have. Mine turned out, like others, flat and crisp around the edges. Although this could be a decent cake with tweaking, it needs so much tweaking that I'm not going to bother. It's less work to find another recipe. It was still edible, with a liberal application of icing and blanched slivered almonds, but it was still pretty tough. I don't think I'll make this again.

—Rosie

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Apr 03, 2004

This cake is absolutely delicious, and so easy to make. I made it for my daughter's birthday, and it was a huge hit!

—MELANIE18

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Nutrition

Calories
190 kcal
10%

Carbohydrates
29.8 g
10%

Cholesterol
50 mg
17%

Fat
6.5 g
10%

Fiber
0.4 g
2%

Protein
3.4 g
7%

Sodium
149 mg
6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Nany's White Cake

Serving Size: 1/12 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 190
Calories from Fat: 58

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6.5g 10 %
Saturated Fat 3.8g 19 %
Cholesterol 50mg 17 %
Sodium 149mg 6 %
Potassium 61mg 2 %
Total Carbohydrates 29.8g 10 %
Dietary Fiber 0.4g 2 %
Protein 3.4g 7 %
Sugars 17.8g
Vitamin A 5 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 8 %
Iron 9 %
** Thiamin 14 %
Niacin 13 %
Vitamin B6 2 %
Magnesium 2 %
Folate 19 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.