How to Make Mom's Margarine Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Mom's Margarine Cake is a classic recipe that has been passed down through generations in my family. This simple but delicious cake is a staple at all of our family gatherings, and it never fails to bring back memories of my childhood. The rich, buttery flavor of the margarine combined with the moist, tender crumb makes this cake a favorite for all who try it.

What I love most about this recipe is that it's incredibly easy to make, requiring just a few basic ingredients that are likel...

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups white sugar
  • 1 ½ cups margarine or butter, softened
  • 5 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup evaporated milk

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 to 9 - inch tube cake

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 inch tube pan.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and margarine until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and lemon juice. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; mix into the batter alternating with the milk just until blended. Pour into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the crown comes out clean. Cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    567 cal.

    • Total Fat: 26g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 84mg
    • Sodium: 570mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 77g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 53g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 113mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 139mg