OLD FASHIONED BUTTERMILK WEDDING CAKE

Old Fashioned Buttermilk Wedding Cake image

Provided by Nancy Greathouse

Categories Cakes

Time 3h25m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 c butter or margarine, softened
3 c sugar
4 c cake flour
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
2 c buttermilk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp butter flavoring
1/2 tsp almond extract
8 eggs

Steps:

1. Preheat over to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch (23-cm) round cake pans. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Pour in buttermilk and begin mixing slowly. Continue to mix until well blended. Add flavorings and stir. In another bowl, beat egg whites until stiff. Fold the egg whites into the cake batter. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans. Bake for 20 minutes at 350°F (180°C), then lower heat to 300°F (150°C) and bake for about 25 minutes longer, until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Remove cakes from oven and cool on racks. After 10 minutes, remove from pans and continue cooling on racks.
2. Cream Cheese Frosting * 8 ounces (225 g) cream cheese, softened * 3 cups (750 mL) confectioners' sugar * 2 teaspoons (10 mL) vanilla extract Combine ingredients in a mixing bowl and beat until smooth. Spread frosting between cooled layers and on top and sides of cake. You don't need a wedding to enjoy this cake!