"Joseph Littleshoes" > wrote in message
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> Joseph Littleshoes wrote:
> > > > Try using a nice white wine the same way for a white (non
> > chocolate)
> > > > cake, port or Madeira or sherry works well for chocolate cake if
> > any
> > > > ones interested i have a "from scratch" white wine cake recipe.
> > > >
> > >
> > > I would be interested, Joseph!
> > >
> > > Lynne A
> > >
> >
> >
> > Here you go Lynne, i am attempting to post this from a saved file i
> > posted to another group some time ago. If it does not work i will re
> > type and re post it.
> > ---
> > Joseph Littleshoes
> >
>
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> >
> > While the following is usually made with a dry white wine i have used
> > a red Bordeaux, Port or Sherry as well (a chocolate version with port
> > or
> > sherry is very good). A good Sauterne and German Rieslings are very
> > good and when available a Loire valley pear wine. In a pinch a Gallo
> > Chablis or chenin blanc will be acceptable.
> >
> > White wine cake
> > --------------------
> > [for two 9 inch layers]
> >
> > 3 cups good dry white wine
> >
> > 1 egg
> >
> > 2 cups sugar
> >
> > 1/2 cup canola oil
> >
> > 2 & 1/2 cups flour
> >
> > 1/4 teaspoon salt
> >
> > 2 & 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
> >
> > 1/2 vanilla bean, split, seeds removed
> >
> > 1 tablespoon vanilla
> >
> > 4 egg whites
> >
> > 1. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Lightly oil two 9 inch cake pans.
> >
> > 2. In a non reactive saucepan, heat the wine over low heat until the
> > liquid is reduced to one cup; cool
> >
> > 3. In a large mixing bowl cream the egg, sugar and oil and beat until
> > smooth. Stir in the wine.
> >
> > 4. Add the flour, salt, baking powder, and vanilla seeds and extract,
> > and mix well until blended.
> >
> > 5. In a separate bowl, whip the egg whites until stiff peaks are
> > formed.
> >
> > 6. Gently fold the whites into the batter. Divide the batter between
> > the pans.
> >
> > 7. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into he
> > centre comes out clean.
> >
> > ------------------------------ ------------------------------
> > ------------------------------ ----------------
> >
> > and for an additional treat frost the cake with an...
> >
> > Almond glaze
> > ----------------
> >
> > 3 tablespoons butter, softened
> >
> > 3/4 cup honey
> >
> > 1 tablespoon heavy cream
> >
> > 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
> >
> > Beat together butter and honey in a small bowl. Beat in cream and
> > almond extract. Pour over the individual cake layers and refrigerate
> > 1 hour or double the recipe and pour over the first layer, place the
> > second layer on top of the first and pour remaining glaze over the top
> >
> > layer and sides. Alternatively the glaze may be refrigerated for an
> > hour or so (to make a thicker, more spreadable consistency) and
> > spooned
> > over individual slices of the cake.
> > -------------
> >
> > My original introduction to "White wine cake" was a French "fruit
> > cake"
> > where 3 layers of the preceding recipe were sliced to make a total
> > of 6 layers and between the (generously soaked in brandy) layers were
> > a
> > almost carmalized syrup of frozen fruit juice concentrate, candied
> > fruits and dried cranberries and chopped walnuts all stirred over
> > medium heat for about 10 minutes till forming a almost caramelized
> > syrup
> > that was spread between the layers.
> > --
> > JL
>
>
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> Joseph Littleshoes
> may be consulted at
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>
>

Thanks so much Joseph, I will definitely give it a go! I would try it today
for the SO's Bday cake, but he's not a big wine fan, sadly. I'm thinking I
will hit the liquor store when I go shopping next week though-thanks also
for the suggested wines since I really don't know much about wine. It will
make it much easier to find something suitable.

Will report back!

Lynne A