*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                                Spice Cake

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

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     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
                        Maple Frosting:
   1 1/4   c            Pure maple syrup
   2                    Egg whites -- stiffly beaten
     1/4   c            Powdered sugar -- sifted

Beat shortening for 30 seconds. Add sugar & beat until light & 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 325°F.

Maple Frosting:

In saucepan cook 1 1/4 cups pure maple syrup to soft ball stage
(238°F). 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 until well blended.

Posted by: Mark Satterly in Intercook


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