Vanilla Wafer Cake I

This recipe uses vanilla wafers to make a delicious cake and a brown sugar icing that isn't too sweet but definitely delightful.

• Calories: 620 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup shortening
• ½ cup white sugar
• ½ cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup white sugar
• ½ cup chopped walnuts
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• 6 tablespoons butter
• ⅓ cup milk
• ½ cup evaporated milk
• ½ cup flaked coconut
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 1 (16 ounce) package vanilla wafers, crushed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cream shortening and 1 cup white sugar together. Blend in beaten eggs. Combine crushed vanilla wafers and baking powder: mix into the creamed mixture alternately with milk. Stir in nuts and coconut. Pour batter into two greased and floured 8 inch round pans.

Step 2

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 50 to 60 minutes. Cool layers on wire racks.

Step 3

In a small sauce pan, mix 1/2 cup white sugar and 1/2 cup brown sugar together well. Mix in evaporated milk and butter or margarine. Cook over medium heat to the soft ball stage, 234 - 240 degrees F (112 - 115 degrees C). Pour mixture into a mixing bowl. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed until the icing is spreadable. Frost the cooled cake.