Sour Cream Cakes With 7 Minute Icing
📜 Collection: John B. Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Desserts A delightful old-fashioned recipe for tender sour cream cakes topped with a fluffy, boiled 7-minute icing. Perfect for family gatherings and special dessert occasions.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 mins | 30 mins | None | 8 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Baking pans
- Double boiler
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Eggs | Whole |
| 1 C. | Sour Cream | Standard |
| 1 C. | Sugar | Granulated |
| 2 C. | Flour | All-purpose |
| 1 tsp | Soda | Baking soda, dissolved in a little water |
| As needed | Salt | Pinch |
| As needed | Extract | Flavoring |
7 Minute Icing Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 C. | Sugar | Granulated |
| 1/4 C. | Cold Water | Chilled |
| 1/2 tsp | Vanilla | Extract |
| 1/8 tsp | Cream of Tartar | Standard |
| 1/8 tsp | Salt | Standard |
| 1 | Egg White | Unbeaten |
Instructions
Making the Cake
- Beat 2 eggs, add 1 C. sugar, and beat again until well combined.
- Add 2 C. flour and 1 C. sour cream, then add the flavoring and mix thoroughly.
- At last, stir in the 1 tsp soda that has been dissolved in a little water.
- Bake until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Making the 7 Minute Icing
- Combine 1 C. sugar, 1/4 C. cold water, 1/2 tsp vanilla, 1/8 tsp cream of tartar, 1/8 tsp salt, and 1 egg white.
- Cook for 7 minutes while beating continuously until stiff peaks form and glossy texture is achieved.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store the baked cakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or frost with the icing and serve fresh.
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