Ingredients

  • 1 c. firmly packed C & H brown sugar
  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 2 eggs, separated
  • 1 1/2 c. cake flour or 1 1/4 c. plus 1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 1 3/4 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 c. milk
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • pinch each: salt and cream of tartar
  • Caramel Frosting
  • Chocolate Curls

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Grease and flour 2 (8-inch) cake pans. Cream sugar and shortening until light and fluffy.
  • Stir in egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Combine flour, baking powder and soda.
  • Mix milk and vanilla.
  • Add only dry ingredients and milk alternately to creamed mixture, beating gently after each addition.
  • Combine beaten egg whites with salt and cream of tartar until stiff, but not dry.
  • Fold into flour mixture. Spread batter in pans.
  • Bake 25 minutes or until cake tester inserted in centers comes out clean.
  • Frost with Caramel Frosting and garnish with Chocolate Curls.
  • Serves 6 to 8.