ap cake

30 Pinches
Reading, PA
Updated on Nov 2, 2014

AP Cake is a Pennsylvania Dutch breakfast delicacy. One of the stories on its origins is that a baker, Ann Page, used to "carve" her initials on top of the heavy batter before baking. This recipe appeared in the East Penn Valley Merchandiser several weeks ago and tastes like the cakes you buy at the bakery.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake
yield 4 6-inch cakes

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 3 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk or sour milk, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 3/4 cup melted shortening

How To Make ap cake

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour 4 6-inch pie or 7-inch cake pans.
  • Step 2
    Combine sugar flour and salt. Mix baking soda in buttermilk. Stir into the dry ingredients.
  • Step 3
    Gradually add the melted shortening, beating well. Batter will be moist but very stiff.
  • Step 4
    Divide evenly and press into prepared pans. (Batter should not stick to your hands; add a little flour if it does.)
  • Step 5
    Bake for 30 - 35 minutes. Cool on racks for 10 minutes. Remove from pans and cool completely.

Discover More

Category: Cakes
Keyword: #AP
Keyword: #Apeas
Keyword: #Apies
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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