GOLDEN SPICE CAKE

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From my mother's 1946 Women's Home Companion Cookbook which she received as a wedding gift.

Provided by Dianne Ward

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/2 c cake flour
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp allspice, ground
1/4 tsp mace
1/2 tsp cloves, ground
3/4 c shortening
1 c brown sugar
3 eggs
1 c sour milk or buttermilk

Steps:

  • 1. Sift flour; measure; add baking powder, soda, salt, and spices; sift again.
  • 2. Cream shortening; add sugar gradually; cream together until light and fluffy.
  • 3. Add unbeaten eggs one at a time beating thoroughly after each addition.
  • 4. Add dry ingredients alternately with sour milk or buttermilk, stirring only enough after each addition to blend thoroughly.
  • 5. Pour into a greased pan 13 by 9 by2 inches. (My mother made a round 2 layer cake)
  • 6. Bake in a moderate oven (350 F.) 45 to 50 minutes.
  • 7. When cool spread with any desired frosting. (My mother used Burnt Sugar Frosting.)

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