OLD FASHIONED RAISIN SPICE CAKE

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Old Fashioned Raisin Spice Cake image

From a Robin Hood pamphlet.

Provided by Elaine Douglas

Categories     Cakes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 20

CAKE:
2 egg whites
1 1/3 c all purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp allspice, ground
1/2 tsp cloves, ground
1/2 c butter, softened
1 c granulated sugar
2 egg yolks
2/3 c milk
1 tsp vanilla
3/4 c raisins
ICING
1/4 c butter, softened
2 c sifted icing sugar
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1-2 Tbsp cream or milk
chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • 1. Beat egg whites to stiff but moist peaks. Combine flour, baking powder, salt and spices in a large mixing bowl. Stir well to blend. Add butter, sugar, egg yolks, milk and vanilla. Beat with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth, about 1 1/2 minutes. Stir in raisins. Fold in stiff egg whites.
  • 2. Spread batter evenly in greased 9 " square cake pan.
  • 3. Bake at 375 degrees F. for 30 - 35 minutes. Cool completely.
  • 4. Icing: Cream butter, half of icing sugar and lemon juice together until light. Gradually add icing sugar and enough cream to make a smooth spreading consistency. Spread over cooled cake. Sprinkle with chopped walnuts, to decorate, if desired.

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