""My mother had a large family to care for and not a lot of spare time for fixing fancy desserts. But somehow she regularly found a way to bake this cake for us," recalls Debbie Norling of Harris, Minnesota. "These days, I make it for Mom, as well as my family. It's still a treat!"..."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup shortening
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1-2/3 cups sugar
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3 egg yolks
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1 egg
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2-1/2 cups cake flour
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1-1/4 cups buttermilk
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FILLING:
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1/2 cup sugar
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3 tablespoons cornstarch
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple
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1 tablespoon butter
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1 teaspoon lemon juice
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SEVEN-MINUTE FROSTING:
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1-1/2 cups sugar
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2 egg whites
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1/3 cup water
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1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract