Spice Cake

* Exported from MasterCook *

SPICE CAKE

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cakes

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/3 C Shortening
1 1/3 C Sugar
2 1/2 C White flour
4 Ts Baking powder
1/2 Ts Salt
1/2 Ts Nutmeg
1/2 Ts Cinnamon
1 C Water
1 C Raisins

Beat shortening for 30 seconds. Add sugar & beat till ight & fluffy
& well combined. Add the dry ingredients alternately with the water, a
little at a time, beating well after each addition. Finally mix in the
raisins. Bake in a large greased loaf pan for 45 minutes at 325F.

Posted by Mark Satterly in Intercook

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MAPLE FROSTING: In saucepan cook 1 1/4 cups pure maple syrup to soft
ball stage (238). Gradually add the hot maple syrup to 2 stiffly beaten
egg whites, beating constantly with electric mixer. Stir in 1/4 cup
sifted powdered sugar and beat till well blended.

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