PINEAPPLE REFRIGERATOR CAKE

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This is a very old recipe from "Spry" that I added to my recipe box over 20 years ago. It is a little time consuming, but worth it.

Provided by Karen..

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 cups flour
1 1/4 cups sugar
3 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh lemon rind
1/2 cup shortening
3/4 cup pineapple juice, plus
2 tablespoons pineapple juice
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 egg whites
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup sugar
2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup lemon juice
lemon, rind of one
3 egg yolks, beaten
1/2 cup pineapple juice
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Sift flour, sugar, soda and salt into a mixing bowl.
  • Add lemon rind and drop in shortening.
  • Add pineapple juice and vanilla.
  • Beat 200 strokes or 2 minutes.
  • Add egg whites and beat 200 more strokes.
  • Bake in two greased 8 inch square pans at 360* (yes, 360) for 25- 30 minutes.
  • Chill layers and then split each in half horizontally.
  • Spread pineapple filling onto each layer and cover top with whipped cream.
  • Refrigerate several hours before serving.
  • Pineapple filling: Mix sugar, cornstarch and salt in top of double boiler.
  • Add lemon juice and rind and mix well.
  • Add beaten egg yolks, pineapple juice and butter and blend.
  • Place over boiling water for 15 minutes or until thick.
  • Whipped Cream: Beat heavy cream with sugar until light and fluffy.

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