*  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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 Martha 						
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