Buttermilk Layer Cake
Buttermilk Layer Cake might be just the dessert you are searching for. This recipe makes 10 servings with 493 calories, 6g of protein, and 23g of fat each. This recipe covers 8% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.
Instructions
Beat shortening at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add sugar, beating well.
Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating until blended after each addition.
Combine flour, salt, and soda; add to shortening mixture alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Beat at low speed until blended after each addition. Beat at medium-high speed 2 minutes. Stir in vanilla.
Pour batter into 3 greased and floured 8-inch round cakepans.
Bake at 350 for 22 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire racks 10 minutes; remove from pans. Cool completely on wire racks.
Spread Caramel Frosting between layers and on top and sides of cake.
Chocolate-Buttermilk Cake: Substitute 1/2 cup cocoa for 1/2 cup flour.
Pour batter into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch pan.
Bake at 350 for 40 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.