Old Fashioned Sunshine Cake Recipe

July 20, 2023 Post a Comment

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Ingredients

If you’re looking for a classic cake recipe that will bring a ray of sunshine to your table, this old-fashioned sunshine cake is the perfect choice. It’s easy to make, and the ingredients are simple to find. Here’s what you’ll need:

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish and set aside. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, stirring after each addition. Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Alternately add the flour mixture and the milk to the creamed mixture, beginning and ending with the flour. Stir in the cornmeal and pecans. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Nutrition

This cake is sure to bring sunshine to your meal, and the nutrition is pretty good, too. One slice of this cake provides about 262 calories, 11.6 grams of fat, 36 grams of carbohydrates, 2.2 grams of dietary fiber, and 4.7 grams of protein. It’s also a good source of calcium, iron, and vitamin B-6.

This cake is best served warm. It can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days. This cake can also be frozen for up to 3 months. To serve, thaw the cake at room temperature and top it with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream. Enjoy!

This old-fashioned sunshine cake is sure to bring a ray of sunshine to your table. It’s a classic cake recipe that’s easy to make and the ingredients are simple to find. The cake is light and fluffy and the yellow cornmeal and chopped pecans give it a delicious flavor. Serve it warm and top it with whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream for a truly special treat.