Spice Layer Cake
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cup flour
- 2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1/2 teaspoon cloves
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 3 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup chopped raisins
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions
- Cream sugar and shortening and beat until fluffy.
- Add the eggs and beat until light.
- Sift the flour, add salt, spices, baking powder, then sift again.
- Add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture alternately with the milk.
- Beat thoroughly and add the floured raisins.
- Pour into 2 greased layer cake pans.
- Bake in moderate oven (350f) for 25 or 30 minutes.
- For the icing use: 2 cups sugar, 3/4 cup milk, 2 tablespoon butter, cream together and boil until it forms a soft ball when dropped in water.
- Add vanilla and beat until cold.
- Spread between layers, over top and sides.
Other Information
Author: Yorkraft Inc
Source: Pennsylvania Dutch Cooking (1960-01-01)
Category: Dessert
Ingredients: flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, shortening, clove, egg, milk, nutmeg, baking powder, raisin, salt
Equipment: measuring cups, measuring spoons, egg beater, oven, cake pan
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