Grandma Franklin’s Cake
In my family there is a very special cake that we use for every occasion. The rich taste is unforgettable after the first bite. However many cannot succeed in making it. This may be due the fact that there is not an exact recipe like Grandma Franklin made it.
When Grandma Josephine was younger, she and the four sisters wanted to learn how to make their mother’s cakes. She made all kinds of cakes such as chocolate fudge, lemon cheese, coconut, banana, and lane. These were the most common deserts in the house. The sisters got together and asked their mother if she would teach them the recipes. But there was an enormous problem. Grandma Franklin never measured anything. She always made the cakes from scratch so hard copy …show more content…
Next add the milk and mix until the batter is smooth. This makes it easier to get a smooth batter at the end. Slowly add sifted flour and then vanilla goes last. Mix batter for at least 5-6 minutes to assure light and fluffy cake layers. This makes the finished product melt in people’s mouths. Divide batter as evenly as possible among 2 prepared 8in cake pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of layer comes out clean. It should be golden brown on the …show more content…
In the extra-large boiler combine all the dry ingredients. Mix with fork or whisk until all the powder is all fine and there is no clumps. This makes the icing be a smooth constant consistency instead of being bumpy and unappealing. After the dry ingredients look like one powder stir in milk over medium heat and allow to boil. Even though your arm may get tired, make sure to stir continuously! This icing scorches very easily and no one wants a cake that tastes like charcoal. Continue stirring until icing is completely smooth. Next try to drop the icing in the cool water. If the icing forms a small round bead it means it’s in the soft ball stage. This means that the other ingredients will mix evenly into the icing and not just sit on top. Now it is time to add the butter and vanilla. Stir them in until there is a smooth shiny consistence. After this is accomplished switch to very low heat and stir as often as
In my family there is a very special cake that we use for every occasion. The rich taste is unforgettable after the first bite. However many cannot succeed in making it. This may be due the fact that there is not an exact recipe like Grandma Franklin made it.
When Grandma Josephine was younger, she and the four sisters wanted to learn how to make their mother’s cakes. She made all kinds of cakes such as chocolate fudge, lemon cheese, coconut, banana, and lane. These were the most common deserts in the house. The sisters got together and asked their mother if she would teach them the recipes. But there was an enormous problem. Grandma Franklin never measured anything. She always made the cakes from scratch so hard copy …show more content…
Next add the milk and mix until the batter is smooth. This makes it easier to get a smooth batter at the end. Slowly add sifted flour and then vanilla goes last. Mix batter for at least 5-6 minutes to assure light and fluffy cake layers. This makes the finished product melt in people’s mouths. Divide batter as evenly as possible among 2 prepared 8in cake pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of layer comes out clean. It should be golden brown on the …show more content…
In the extra-large boiler combine all the dry ingredients. Mix with fork or whisk until all the powder is all fine and there is no clumps. This makes the icing be a smooth constant consistency instead of being bumpy and unappealing. After the dry ingredients look like one powder stir in milk over medium heat and allow to boil. Even though your arm may get tired, make sure to stir continuously! This icing scorches very easily and no one wants a cake that tastes like charcoal. Continue stirring until icing is completely smooth. Next try to drop the icing in the cool water. If the icing forms a small round bead it means it’s in the soft ball stage. This means that the other ingredients will mix evenly into the icing and not just sit on top. Now it is time to add the butter and vanilla. Stir them in until there is a smooth shiny consistence. After this is accomplished switch to very low heat and stir as often as