Sugar Plum Cake
There's a berried treasure at the bottom of this creamy concoction. You'll not find a fresher finale to a summertime meal. —Debbie, Oregon
Please Note -
Results may vary from person to person.
This Sugar Plum Cake is a special treat. Fluffy vanilla layer cake with a cherry, currant and coconut filling and a whipped icing. This classic recipe never goes out of style!
PREP. TIME
Total Time
Prep: 45 min
Bake Time: 30 - 35 min
Makes
12 Slices
INGREDIENTS
Sugarplum Cake
4 egg whites
1/2 cup + 1 cup Extra Fine Granulated Sugar
2 cups + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour*
3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup whole milk
2/3 cup flaked coconut
3/4 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract
Sugarplum Filling
2 egg yolks
2/3 cup sour cream
2/3 cup Extra Fine Granulated Sugar
1 cup pecans, finely chopped
2/3 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup plumped raisins or whole currants, finely chopped
1/2 cup candied cherries or thoroughly drained maraschino cherries
Sugarplum White Icing
1 1/2 cups Extra Fine Granulated Sugar
1/2 cup water
2 egg whites, unbeaten
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Garnish
Toasted coconut, if desired
*Spoon & Sweep method: Use a spoon to fill measuring cup with flour until required amount is obtained. Scooping measuring cup directly into flour bag will firmly pack flour resulting in too much flour required for recipe.
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Grease and flour two 9-inch layer cake pans and set aside.
3. Beat egg whites until frothy. Add 1/2 cup sugar and beat until stiff and glossy but not dry.
4. Combine flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder, salt and shortening in large mixer bowl. Add milk and blend on low speed for 30 seconds, then beat 2 minutes on medium speed. Carefully fold in egg whites and coconut with vanilla or almond extract.
5. Pour in to pans and bake 30-35 minutes. Cool.
6. While cakes are cooling, prepare Sugarplum Filling. Blend egg yolks and sour cream. Stir in granulated sugar. Cook over low heat, stirring until mixture begins to simmer. Simmer for several minutes until mixture thickens. Remove from heat and stir in remaining ingredients. Cool before adding between cake layers.
7. Prepare Sugarplum White Icing. Combine sugar and water in saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring to dissolve sugar and until mixture comes to a boil. Pour syrup over remaining ingredients and beat until frosting is stiff and holds well-defined peaks.
8. Spread Sugarplum Filling between layers and frost top to within 1-inch of edge.
9. Frost entire cake with Sugarplum White Icing and sprinkle with toasted coconut if desired.
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