Family Favorite Cake
Ingredients
- 1 Favorite cake mix (any flavor)
Directions
- 1. Prepare any flavor cake mix according to package directions (chocolate or strawberry are especially good.)
- 2. Divide batter between 4 (9") greased round cake pans.
- 3. Bake 15 minutes or until cake tests done. Cool 10 minutes in pan.
- 4. Turn onto cooling racks and cool completely.
- 5. Fill layers with whipped cream and stack.
- 6. Frost with Magic Frosting.
Servings
- 15
Magic Frosting
Ingredients
- 2 egg whites
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 5 tablespoons cold water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
- 1. Place egg whites in mixer bowl.
- 2. In small saucepan, mix sugar, salt, cream of tartar and cold water. Bring to a full boil over medium heat.
- 3. Slowly pour boiled mixture over egg whites while beating at medium speed. Add vanilla.
- 4. Beat high speed until stiff peaks form.
Tips
Frosts 9" layer cake or 9" x 13" cake.