Vanilla Wafer Cake I Recipe

Vanilla Wafer Cake I Recipe

  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup flaked coconut
  • 1 (16 ounce) package vanilla wafers, crushed
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  1. Cream shortening and 1 cup white sugar together. Blend in beaten eggs. Combine crushed vanilla wafers and baking powder: mix into the creamed mixture alternately with milk. Stir in nuts and coconut. Pour batter into two greased and floured 8 inch round pans.
  2. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 50 to 60 minutes. Cool layers on wire racks.
  3. In a small sauce pan, mix 1/2 cup white sugar and 1/2 cup brown sugar together well. Mix in evaporated milk and butter or margarine. Cook over medium heat to the soft ball stage, 234 – 240 degrees F (112 – 115 degrees C). Pour mixture into a mixing bowl. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed until the icing is spreadable. Frost the cooled cake.
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