BLITZ KUCHEN

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Blitz Kuchen or Lightning Cake was always one of grandma's fast and easy standbys when we stopped in for a visit.

Provided by Taylor in Belgium

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter
4 egg yolks
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup flour
5 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Cream sugar and butter, add egg yolks.
  • Sift flour with baking powder, add alternately with milk, add vanilla.
  • Beat 4 egg whites until stiff.
  • Add sugar to egg whites and whip until it stands in peaks.
  • Put batter in 2 greased layer cake pans.
  • Pile meringue on top of each layer and sprinkle with coconut or chopped nuts.
  • Bake at 325 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes.

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