A great cake that tastes like the rainbow! It has all the flavor and sweetness of a cheesecake! Decorate with your favorite frosting and a pile of chocolate coins!
Ingredients
- 0.75 cups butter flavored shortening
- 1.5 cups white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoons almond extract
- 1 cup milk
- 2.33 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
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1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour 2 (8 inch) round pans. Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
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2
In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and almond extracts. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just until incorporated. Pour batter into prepared pans.
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3
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.
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