Crown Cake is a nostalgic, airy layered cake, filled and frosted with whipped cream and fruit. Highlighting tropical flavors like crushed pineapple and cherries, it's a delicious fusion of traditional American baking with a fruity twist. This recipe is especially beloved for its light texture and its ability to absorb the moisture of fruit fillings, making every bite luscious and refreshing. It’s perfect for special occasions or just a sweet treat shared with loved ones.
Ingredients
- 4 cups flour
- 4 tsp baking powder
- 2 cups sugar
- 1⅓ cups milk
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup shortening
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 6 egg whites
- 1 cup pineapple (grated , or crushed canned pineapple)
- ½ cup maraschino cherries
- ½ cup raisins (optional)
Instructions
Step 1: Cream the Shortening
- Cream 1 cup shortening with 2 cups sugar until light and fluffy.
Step 2: Sift Dry Ingredients
- Sift together 4 cups flour, 4 tsp baking powder, and 1 tsp salt.
Step 3: Mix Batter
- Add the dry ingredients alternately with 1⅓ cups milk and 1 tsp vanilla to the creamed mixture.
Step 4: Beat Egg Whites
- Beat 6 egg whites until stiff peaks form, then gently fold into the batter.
Step 5: Bake
- Divide batter evenly into 3 greased layer pans.
- Bake at 400°F for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Step 6: Cool and Fill
- Cool completely, then fill and top with whipped cream and desired fruit.
Step 7: Decorate
- Sprinkle with pineapple, cherries, and raisins. Optional: thicken fruit juice with cornstarch to drizzle over top.
Tips
- Use coconut cream instead of whipped cream for a tropical twist.
- Substitute butter for shortening for richer flavor.
- Add chopped pecans or walnuts for crunch.
- Try layering with custard instead of cream for a denser filling.
- Use a bundt pan for a unique shape.
Nutrition
Calories: 487kcalCarbohydrates: 78gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 211mgPotassium: 147mgFiber: 2gSugar: 41gVitamin A: 57IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 183mgIron: 3mg
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