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5. Bake in a preheated
350-degree oven for 28-30
minutes, or until layers test
done. Let cool 10 minutes on
wire rack. Remove layers from
pans. Using a knife, level tops
to flatten, to obtain smooth
flat surface. (Note: Red and
white layers can be baked at
the same time on multiple/
centered oven racks.)
Glaze:
6. Combine sugar, warm water
and brandy (optional) in a
small bowl and stir to dissolve
sugar. Brush cake layers
evenly with glaze.
Frosting:
7. In a mixing bowl combine
cream cheese, sugar, vanilla
extract, almond extract and
salt. Beat on medium speed
until smooth. Slowly add
whipping cream while beating
on medium speed and
continue beating until stiff
peaks form-about 1 minute.
To Assemble:
8. On a cake plate place a
white layer. Frost top. Top
with red layer. Frost top.
Repeat. Frost sides and cake
top with remaining frosting.
Using reserved red velvet
" crumbs " (from leveling layers),
decoratively sprinkle on
cake.
From recipe provider Marcia Brashier: This is an old Jewish
recipe passed down to my stepfather, Len Gardner, by his
grandmother to his mother to him and now to me.
■ 2 large potatoes,
peeled and quartered
■ 1 small to medium
onion, peeled and
quartered
■ 2 large eggs
■ 2 to 4 tablespoons milk
■ 2 tablespoons butter,
melted
■ ¼ cup all-purpose flour
■ ½ teaspoon salt
■ 1/8 teaspoon pepper
■ Cooking oil
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Shred potatoes and onion using a food processor
or hand grater. Press potatoes and onion lightly
in a dish towel to remove excess liquid. Whisk or
process eggs, milk and melted butter together.
Add flour, salt and pepper, and mix well.
Fold mixture into the potatoes and onions in
a medium-size bowl. Heat several tablespoons
of oil in a heavy skillet. Scoop mixture (using ¼
cup batter for each) into a heated oil. Press to
make 4-inch diameter pancakes. Brown each
side. Makes 8 to 10.
Serve with sour cream or applesauce.
Potato
Pancakes
or Latkes
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