Early American Spice Cake |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This is good as is or topped with a caramel or cream cheese frosting. Ingredients:
2/3 cup shortening |
1 1/2 cups brown sugar |
3 eggs |
2 1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
1 cup buttermilk |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
3 teaspoons cinnamon |
1 teaspoon ground allspice |
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves |
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 F degrees.
2. Grease and flour a 9 X 13 pan.
3. Cream shortening and gradually add sugar beating until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs all at one time, beating well after each addition.
5. Sift together flour, soda, salt and spices.
6. Add alternately with buttermilk, blend well after each addition.
7. Pour into prepared pan.
8. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until done.
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