Lady Baltimore Cake

The Lady Baltimore Cake is a classic Southern cake that originated in the late 19th century. It is named after a character in a novel by Owen Wister.

This is non vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 120 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Lady Baltimore Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Non Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 2 hrs

Servings: 12 Calories: 5400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Cake flour
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 ¹⁄₂ cup Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Egg whites
• ¹⁄₂ cup Whole milk
• ¹⁄₄ cup Maraschino cherries
• ¹⁄₄ cup Chopped pecans
• ¹⁄₄ cup Dried fruits (raisins, currants, citron)
• 2 cup Confectioners' sugar
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon Orange zest

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a medium bowl, sift together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Fold in the beaten egg whites.
6. Gently fold in the maraschino cherries, chopped pecans, and dried fruits.
7. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula.
8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. In a small bowl, whisk together the confectioners' sugar, heavy cream, and orange zest until smooth and creamy.
11. Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of the buttercream frosting on top. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the entire cake with the remaining buttercream.
12. Decorate with additional maraschino cherries and chopped pecans, if desired.
13. Chill the cake for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 65g22%

Sugars 45g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.