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Ingredients Jump to Instructions ↓

  1. 4 eggs, separated

  2. 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

  3. 1/2 cup granulated sugar

  4. 1/2 cup shortening

  5. 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar

  6. 3 tablespoons milk

  7. 1 cup all-purpose flour

  8. 1 teaspoon baking powder

  9. 1/4 teaspoon salt

  10. 1/2 cup sliced unblanched almonds

  11. 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

  12. Streamlined Cream Filling

Instructions Jump to Ingredients ↑

  1. Heat oven to 325°.

  2. Grease and flour 2 round layer pans, 8x1 1/2 inches.

  3. Beat egg whites until foamy.

  4. Beat in 1/2 cup each granulated sugar and confectioners' sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time; continue beating until stiff and glossy.

  5. Set meringue aside.

  6. Measure shortening, 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar, the egg yolks and milk into large mixer bowl.

  7. Blend 1/2 minute on low speed, scraping bowl constantly.

  8. Add flour, baking powder and salt; beat 1 minute medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally.

  9. Spread in pans.

  10. Spread half the meringue on batter in each pan.

  11. Sprinkle each with half the almonds, then with 1 tablespoon granulated sugar.

  12. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until meringue is set.

  13. Cool.

  14. Prepare Streamlined Cream Filling.

  15. With spatulas, carefully remove layers from pans.

  16. Place 1 layer meringue side up on serving plate.

  17. Spread with filling.

  18. Top with other layer, meringue side up.

  19. Chill at least 1 hour.

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