White Raspberry Cake

White Raspberry Cake, Farmers Wife Original

Good Morning y'all! To preface this post, let me start by saying, I like cake. Not in an obsessive sort of way, but I just love the anticipation that goes with the baking, cooling, decorating and then finally sinking your fork into the mountain of deliciousness... I know you understand what I'm saying here, cake is one of the most famous types of desserts and the options are endless.

With all that said, I don't make cake all that often. It's tedious at times and takes a lot more time and energy than this Momma has most days, plus the constant "Mom, is it done yet? Oooo... I want some now! No I don't want to wait for it to cool!" kinda wears you down... But every once in awhile I decide to whip out the inner Martha and bake a cake, however when this urge comes a box won't do. It's homemade all the way for this girl!

If you know me, you are probably already aware of the fact that I don't typically follow recipes. Except the ones that exist somewhere in my head (or in the rare case that it's a family recipe) because I just have this picture in my head of how I want that dish to look and taste. I know I'm weird, I've embraced this fact about myself (also I'm a bit of a messy cook, just thought you should know!). So when it comes to baking my mind explodes with ideas, and this cake was just that. An idea. I had seen various versions all over the net and have been wanting to try it for while, but first I had to come up with the perfect cake recipe, so I spent hours in the kitchen late one Saturday night while my boys were fast asleep, and baked this delightful creation. Now I'm not dumb enough, to think it's the best thing ever, and I don't strive for perfection, just yumminess! And this fit that bill! Just adding the raspberry jello to it was the icing on the cake! (Actually... the icing was cool whip... but you get the point!)

Ingredients:
Cake:
4 Egg Whites
2 Cups All Purpose Flour
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
1/8 teaspoon Salt
1/2 Cup Shortening (or Butter but shortening makes for a whiter cake)
1 3/4 Cups Sugar
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1/3 Cup Sour Cream
1 Cup Buttermilk

1 small box Raspberry Jello
1 Container Cool Whip
Fresh Strawberries, Raspberries and Blueberries

Directions:
Separate the eggs, and let the egg whites come to room temperature for about 30 minutes. Grease and lightly flour a 9x13 pan and set aside. Then in a medium bowl whisk together flour, baking powder and soda, and salt; set aside. In a large mixing bowl beat the shortening with your electric mixer on medium-high speed for about 30 seconds, then add the sugar and vanilla until combined. Texture will be crumbly but will come together in your fingers. Next add in one egg white at a time until fully combined, then slowly start incorporating the flour mixture, alternating with the sour cream and buttermilk. Spread into the prepared pan, and bake at 350F degrees for 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let cool. While cooling, mix your jello according to package directions. Poke holes all over the cooled cake with a knife or fork, and pour the jello evenly over the top. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Top with cool whip and fresh berries.

Review:
We LOVED this! I made it for the Fourth of July this year, and it was such a huge hit. My little sous chef went to town on this and he's not a big cake lover, and so our company. The cake was EXTREMELY moist, possibly the moistest cake I've ever had... I highly recommend this, great for a kids party, or even for a family Barbecue! 5 Stars.

P.S. Have you checked out the Giveaway going on right now? If not you should, it's my favorite kitchen items and I'm so excited to share them with y'all! It's going on until the 10th so head on over!

Happy Baking!