Marshmallow Cake

In my search for new recipes I can across one called Marshmallow Cake.  You know  I just had try it out. Here is the recipe.

Marshmallow Cake

1/2 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. white sugar
1/2 c. milk
2 c. flour
3 tsp baking powder
4 egg whites (I used 2 eggs.  I believe that the cake would be a lot lighter if I had used straight egg whites)
1/4 tsp cream of tartar
1/8 tsp salt
1 tsp real vanilla extract
Directions
Preheat oven to 350F.  Prepare cake pan(s).  I used the Wilton 8″ round 3″ deep pan.
Cream shortening and gradually add the sugar.
Combine flour, baking powder, cream of tartar and salt. Add to creamed shortening, alternating with the milk. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.  Fold beaten egg whites and the vanilla into the cake batter.  Pour batter into cake pan.
Bake for 50-55 mins if you are using a 3″ pan.  If you are doing 2 layers 25-30 mins.

I covered the cake with Buttercream Icing using the High Ratio recipe.  I then covered the cake with Fondant.

My crew really enjoyed this recipe.

I played around with a silcone mold for the decorations.  It is a very simple cake.  It is fun to just play.

What are you baking this week?  Any recipes you would like to share?  Please do :)

~Shay~