*  Exported from  MasterCook  *
 
                         OLD-FASHIONED SPICE CAKE1
 
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 Serving Size  : 16   Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Desserts
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1       cn           (13 ounces) evaporated milk
    1                    1 tb Plus 1 ts Vinegar
    2 1/2   c            All-purpose flour*
    1       c            Granulated sugar
    1       c            Raisins, if desired
      3/4   c            Packed brown sugar
      2/3   c            Shortening
    1       t            Baking soda
    1       t            Baking powder
    1       t            Salt
      3/4   ts           Ground cinnamon
      3/4   ts           Ground allspice
      1/2   ts           Ground cloves
      1/2   ts           Ground nutmeg
    3                    Eggs
                         -----CARAMEL FROSTING-----
    1       c            Packed brown sugar
      1/2   c            Margarine or butter
                         Reserved evaporated milk
                         -(about 1/3 cup)
    2       c            Powdered sugar
 
   *if using self-rising flour omit Vinegar, baking soda,
   bakin And salt.
   
   Frost Old-Fashioned Spice Cake with Caramel Frosting.
   Mix 1-1/3 cups of the evaporated milk and the vinegar;
   reserve.  (Reserve remaining evaporated milk for
   frosting.)Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour
   rectangular pan, 13 X 9 X 2 inches, or 2 round pans, 8
   X 1-1/2 or 9 X 1-1/2 inches. Beat vinegar mixture and
   remaining ingredients except Caramel Frosting on low
   speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on
   high speed 3 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally.
   Pour into pan (s).Bake rectangle about 45 minutes,
   8-inch rounds 40 to 45 minutes, 9-inch rounds 35 to 40
   minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes
   out clean. Cool rectangle on wire rack. Cool layers 10
   minutes; remove from pans and cool completely on wire
   rack. Frost rectangle or fill and frost layers with
   Caramel Frosting. Sprinkle with chopped nuts or ground
   nutmeg if desired. Store tightly covered. CARAMEL
   FROSTING Heat brown sugar, margarine and evaporated
   milk to boiling in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat,
   stirring constantly. Boil and stir 2 minutes; remove
   from heat. Cool about 10 minutes or until slightly
   thickened, stirring occasionally. Gradually stir in
   powdered sugar. If necessary, stir in 2 to 3 teaspoons
   water until frosting is smooth and of spreading
   consistency. 16 SERVINGS; 435 CALORIES PER SERVING..
  
 
 
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