Nelly Starr Cake 05-Jul-2011

Categories: desserts Tags: cake family-favourites

This recipe came from Nelly Starr, a former patient of my uncle John’s. She used to make him these cakes all the time. My aunt Marcie finally convinced him to ask her for the recipe. My cousin Kate responded with “You know, Mom, if you ask her for the recipe, she’ll never make another cake for Dad.” And it was true! Nevertheless, we have the recipe secured.

Equipment

  • 12 cup bundt pan

Ingredients

  • 3 cups sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 pound softened butter
  • 3 cups cake flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon almond flavouring

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F

  2. Put 2 eggs i mixer with 1 cup sugar. Beat until light, then put in other egg and sugar. Cream again.

  3. Add butter, beating very well after each stick.

  4. Alternate dry ingredients with milk and flavouring, beating all the while.

  5. Pour into bundt pan and bake at 350°F for 65 minutes.

  6. When done, leave in pan 20-30 minutes to cool before removing.

Can frost with a butter cream frosting, or a cream cheese frosting. Alternatively, use an orange glaze.