2 c Sifted cake flour 2/3 c Milk
2 ts Baking powder 1 ts Cinnamon
1/4 ts Salt 1/2 ts Cloves
1/2 c Shortening 1/2 ts Nutmeg
1 c Sugar 2 tb Molasses
2 Eggs, well beaten
Sift flour with baking powder and salt. Cream shortening and sugar
until fluffy. Add eggs and beat thoroughly. Add sifted dry
ingredients and milk alternately in small amounts, beating well after
each addition. Divide batter into 2 parts. To one part, add spices
and molasses. Drop by tablespoons into greased loaf pan, alternately
light and dark mixtures. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 1 1/4 hour or
until firm to the touch. Spread Butter Frosting on top and sides of
cake. Makes 1 (8×8 inch) cake. Pour batter into fluted paper baking
cups and bake 25 minutes. Cool and frost. Randy Rigg The Pinnacle
Club BBS 812-963-9139
Yields
1 servings