OLD-FASHIONED SPICE CAKE

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This is a wonderful cake recipe that came on the back of, I believe, a Gold Medal flour package. In the 1980's my younger sister won prizes with Girl Scouts in several baking competitions. The caramel frosting is the best touch!

Provided by Joellen1972

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 (13 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 teaspoon vinegar
2 1/2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1 cup raisins (optional)
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2/3 cup vegetable shortening
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 eggs
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup butter
1/3 cup evaporated milk (leftover from above)
2 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Cake:.
  • Mix 1 1/3 cups of the evaporated milk and the vinegar; reserve. (Reserve remaining evaporated milk for frosting.)
  • Heat oven to 350. Grease and flour rectangular pan, 13x9x2 or 2 round pans (8 or 9 x 1 1/2 inches).
  • Beat vinegar mixture and remaining ingredients except frosting in large bowl on low speed, scraping bowl constantly, 30 seconds. Beat on high speed, scraping bowl occasionally, 3 minutes.
  • Pour into pan(s). Bake until toothpick comes out clean, about 45 minutes for rectangular pan, 40-45 minutes for 8-inch rounds, 35-40 minutes for 9-inch rounds. Cool rounds 10 minutes; remove from pans. Cool completely.
  • Frost rectangular cake or fill and frost layers with caramel frosting.
  • 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 until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
  • Gradually stir in powdered sugar with spoon.
  • If necessary, stir in 2-3 teaspoons water until frosting is smooth and of spreading consistency.

Angeline Segura
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This is the best spice cake recipe I've ever tried! It's so moist and flavorful, and the frosting is the perfect finishing touch.


Uka Beka
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still a good recipe. I might try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


GodKing Drago
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I love the warm spices in this cake. It's the perfect way to warm up on a cold day.


Kenneth Houston
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This is the perfect cake for any occasion. It's festive and delicious, and it's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.


Marcelina Robles
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I've tried many spice cake recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.


Miss Najma Begum
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This cake is amazing! It's so moist and flavorful, and the frosting is the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Forhad Hasan
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but the cake turned out really dense. It was still edible, but it wasn't very good.


Ashley Yerian
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The cake was a little dry, but the frosting helped to make up for it. Overall, it was a good recipe.


Nazher Concha
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I had some trouble getting the cake to rise properly. I think I might have overmixed the batter.


Mr qadoos
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still a good recipe. I might try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


md saidkhan
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best spice cake he's ever had.


Kerri Bonka
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I'm not usually a fan of spice cake, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so moist and flavorful, I couldn't resist going back for seconds.


Mujahid Malik
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. It's my go-to recipe for any occasion.


Sabir Lajpal
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I love the warm and cozy spices in this cake. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold day.


Mathias Rodriguez
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This spice cake is a family favorite! We make it every year for Christmas and it's always a hit.


Ovi roy Kallol
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Umar Ibrahim
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This is the best spice cake recipe I've ever tried! The cake is so moist and flavorful, and the frosting is the perfect finishing touch.


Khateeb ullah safi Safi
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious.


dance your blox off girl
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This spice cake is a true classic! The flavors are perfectly balanced and the cake is so moist and fluffy. I love that it's not too sweet, so it's perfect for any occasion.