VANILLA WAFER CAKE I

Vanilla Wafer Cake I image

This recipe uses vanilla wafers to make a delicious cake and a brown sugar icing that isn't too sweet but definitely delightful.

Provided by Ginger Christensen

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

½ cup shortening
1 cup white sugar
3 eggs, beaten
½ teaspoon baking powder
⅓ cup milk
½ cup flaked coconut
1 (16 ounce) package vanilla wafers, crushed
½ cup white sugar
½ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup evaporated milk
6 tablespoons butter
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

Cream shortening and 1 cup white sugar together. Blend in beaten eggs. Combine crushed vanilla wafers and baking powder: mix into the creamed mixture alternately with milk. Stir in nuts and coconut. Pour batter into two greased and floured 8 inch round pans.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 50 to 60 minutes. Cool layers on wire racks.
In a small sauce pan, mix 1/2 cup white sugar and 1/2 cup brown sugar together well. Mix in evaporated milk and butter or margarine. Cook over medium heat to the soft ball stage, 234 - 240 degrees F (112 - 115 degrees C). Pour mixture into a mixing bowl. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed until the icing is spreadable. Frost the cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 619.8 calories, Carbohydrate 77.2 g, Cholesterol 78.4 mg, Fat 33.3 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 262 mg, Sugar 44 g