Juneteenth!

Congratulations to the USA for finally commemorating forever (as a Federal Holiday) Juneteenth!  It is the oldest national holiday commemorating the end of slavery.  For more information, visit www.juneteenth.com.

Mom's Recipes: Two-Egg Cake

 This weekend I tried out another inherited recipe from Mom's recipe box.  My selection was based on what I already had in the house, so the winner was:  Two-egg cake.

At the onset, it is simple enough.  Mix together ingredients, bake for 50-60 min, and finish with frosting if desired.

However, this simple process creates the most delectable and versatile dessert!  This is definitely going to be a regularly revisited keeper.

For variations, you could even do:

• 1/2 sugar for a less sweet bite
• add blueberries and bake in a cupcake tin for muffins
• remove vanilla, bake in a donut pan, and add frosting as desired for cake-donuts

I plan on also trying different variations to see if it can be translated into a chocolate cake option and a vegan option at some point in the future.  For now, it's gluten free and delicious!

Ingredients

• 10 tbsp butter, softened
• 1c sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 c milk (I used oatmilk and it was wonderful)
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 3/4c flour (I used Gluten Free)
• 1/2 tsp salt (if you use unsalted butter)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350F
2. Blend butter and sugar together until creamy
3. Blend in two eggs and vanilla until well-mixed
4. Slowly add in the milk to keep it well-blended
5. Mix dry ingredients and then add to wet ingredients
6. Pick your baking dish of choice.  Either line with parchment paper or grease thoroughly
• I used two small bundt pans
• You could also use one 9" cake ban or a 8x8 or 9x9 square pan
7. Bake 40-60 minutes, depending on the pan you chose.  (e.g. two small bundt pans in a convection oven took about 40 min)
8. Let cool completed before cutting or frosting

I did not add frosting to this cake.  I left it a stand-alone bundt cake, and it was devoured in 48 hours.  It keeps well in a cloche.  We put ours in our glass one on our counter and cut slices from it throughout the day to enjoy.  It is a little on the sweet side, though not so sweet it makes you pucker.  I tend to like desserts that are more buttery than sugary, so I might try it with 1/2c or 3/4c sugar the next time.  However, 10/10.  Absolutely wonderful.  Nicely done, prior family members!