Created by dienia b on September 27, 2015
Step 1: Cream 1 1/2 cup butter, adding gradually 4 cups fine granulated sugar. Beat 10 minutes [by hand]; add gradually 5 cups pastry flour which was sifted 3 times with 1 teaspoon soda and 3 teaspoons cream of tartar to first mix.
Step 2: Alternate the flour mix with 1 1/4 cups milk beating constantly [by hand] Add 1 1/2 tsp almond extract; use a wooden spoon with slits at this point, fold in 16 egg whites beaten until stiff and dry.
Step 3: Now I think this went into SEVERAL pans myself.
Step 4: Turn into a large tube pan [12x4 in] well buttered and bottom lined with buttered paper. Bake 1 1/4 hours in a moderate oven. Spread with Ice Cream Frosting.
Step 5: Mixture cream butter until smooth.
Step 6: Add in softened ice cream and mix until combined.
Step 7: Slowly add in powdered sugar.
Step 8: When all powdered sugar is incorporated turn mixer up to medium and beat for 30 seconds.
Step 9: If necessary, add more ice cream 1 Tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
Step 10: Serve immediately.