On 11 Jul 2005 18:16:12 -0700, "Joe H." > wrote:

>Grandma's Spice Cake
>
>This is my all time favorite Spice Cake recipe. The frosting is
>perfect,
>not too sweet and very light. Enjoy!
>
>Ingredients:
>
>2 cups of all-purpose flour
>1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
>1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder
>1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
>1/4 teaspoon of ground cloves
>1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger
>1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
>1 1/2 cups of sugar
>1/4 cup of salted butter
>1/4 cup of vegetable oil
>1/2 teaspoon of vanilla
>2 eggs
>1 1/2 cups of buttermilk
>
>Mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg,
>cloves ginger, and set aside. In A large mixing bowl beat the butter
>and oil with an electric mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds. Add the
>sugar and vanilla and beat until well mixed. Add the eggs, one at a
>time, beating after adding each egg. Add the dry flour mixture and
>buttermilk alternately into the egg and butter mixture, beating on low
>speed after each addition, just until combined. Pour into two greased
>and lightly floured 8 X 1-1/2 inch cake pans. Bake in a 350 degree
>oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool on
>wire rack.
>
>Creamy Nut Frosting:
>
>Blend 2 1/2 tablespoons of flour and 1/2 cup of milk. Cook the flour
>mixture until it forms a thick paste and cool until it is lukewarm.
>Meanwhile cream 1/4 cup of butter, 1/4 cup of shortening and 1/2 cup of
>sugar together and add to lukewarm flour paste. Beat until fluffy.
>Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla and 1/2 cup of chopped pecans. Blend in 1
>cup of powdered sugar (more if needed). Beat until fluffy. Frost the
>cooled cake and sprinkle chopped pecans on top.
>
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>
>Joe Harris

Thanks; I'll give this a try soon. Spice cake is one of my favorites,
though I haven't made it in a while. I would add raisins to it and
call it "Spanish Bar," like the A&Ps used to sell. Cream cheese
frosting is good too.

Sue(tm)
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