An old fashion spice cake my grandma used to serve to the neighbor ladies when they came to visit. She served it with coffee and gossip. She could throw this cake together in no time when she was expecting company. I found this and others in an old book I forgot I had.
Provided by Karen From Colorado
Categories Breads
Time 50m
Yield 1 8x8 square cake
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Cream sugar and shorttening in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Beat in molasses and honey.
- Combine dry ingredients and add 1/2 to the creamed mixture; beat until moistened.
- With mixer running at low speed, blend in hot cider.
- Add remaining dry ingredients, mixing well.
- Add egg and vanilla; beat for one minute on medium speed.
- Spread batter in a greased 8 inch square baking pan.
- Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven 25 to 30 minutes or until a pick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes.
- Prepare glaze by stirring apple jelly and apple cider together in a small pan.
- Cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until jelly is melted and mixture is smooth.
- Spoon hot glaze over the cake and sprinkle with walnuts.
- Cool.
- Top with whipped cream or a mixture of 8 oz whipped cream and 1/2 cup sour cream and sprinkled with a little bit of cinnamon or ginger.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2741.6, Fat 96.2, SaturatedFat 18.2, Cholesterol 211.5, Sodium 2000.5, Carbohydrate 454.9, Fiber 11.3, Sugar 271.9, Protein 33.1
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