This A. Rissa's Recipe. This cake with American Frosting is yummy!!!!! But not too easy. A Rissa made it for my birthday many many years ago.
Ingredients
- 6 oz butter
- 6 oz sugar
- 3 eggs
- 6 oz maida/plain flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoon coffee essence
- a little milk
- coffee/walnut butter cream
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American Frosting:
- 1/2 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon hot water
- lemon juice
- Beat the egg white till stiff. Add sugar in the hot water gradually and continue whisking till peaks form.
Method
Cream together butter, sugar, and then eggs one at a time.
Sift together the flour and the baking powder.
Fold in.
Add the essence and the milk to make a soft consistency.
Bake for 40 mins. Cool.
Sandwich with coffee/walnut cream . Frost and add walnuts for decoration before the frosting sets completely.
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