1928 Award Winning Gold Cake
Step back in time with the 1928 Award Winning Gold Cake, a luxurious, buttery creation that has stood the test of time. Highlighted by a rich blend of eight egg yolks, creamy butter, and a fragrant touch of vanilla, this vintage dessert delivers a golden hue and tender crumb that make it a true standout. Perfectly balanced with a light, fluffy texture, thanks to its carefully layered combination of dry ingredients and whole milk, this classic cake is all about indulgence. Whether you serve it simply as a tea-time treat or transform it into a show-stopping layered dessert with your favorite frosting, this nostalgic recipe is a slice of culinary history brought to life. Ready in just under an hour, this retro gem serves 12 and brings homemade baking back to its golden days.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Butter
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 8 whole Egg yolks
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 cup Whole milk
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans, or line them with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the egg yolks one at a time to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans, smoothing the tops with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, carefully invert them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, frost and decorate as desired. Enjoy a slice of this golden-era masterpiece!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5121 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 231.5 g | 297% | |
| Saturated Fat | 120.0 g | 600% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2032 mg | 677% | |
| Sodium | 3415 mg | 148% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 696.3 g | 253% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.8 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 415.7 g | ||
| Protein | 68.7 g | 137% | |
| Vitamin D | 7.2 mcg | 36% | |
| Calcium | 580 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 20.5 mg | 114% | |
| Potassium | 969 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
