Cottage Pudding (Cake for Strawberry Shortcake)

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This is a wonderful shortcake recipe my grandmother used to make for strawberry shortcake. It is moist and sweet and can be eaten by itself, too!

Submitted by Kaylene
Updated on January 28, 2025
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
9
Yield:
1 (9-inch) square cake
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 9 servings

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ⅓ cup vegetable shortening

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 1 large egg

  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 cup milk

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch square cake pan.

  2. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl. Set aside.

  3. Beat shortening and sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla extract until smooth. Addin flour mixture alternately with milk, mixing until just combined. Pour batter into the prepared pan.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

277 Calories
9g Fat
45g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 9
Calories 277
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 3g 13%
Cholesterol 23mg 8%
Sodium 220mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate 45g 16%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 24g
Protein 5g 9%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 114mg 9%
Iron 2mg 8%
Potassium 79mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.