Coffee & Spices Sponge Cake

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   Combine coffee and milk in a saucepan and bring to a boil.

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   Steep over low heat for 10 minutes.

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   Strain into a measuring cup. T.

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   There should be 1/2 cup flavored milk.

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   Keep the milk warm on low heat.

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   Sift the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves, set aside until needed.

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   In a large bowl, beat the eggs for two minutes at high speed until thick, then slowly add the sugar and beat for 4 to 5 minutes longer until the mixture is very light.

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   Using a mixer on low speed, slowly beat in the flavored milk, just until blended.

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   Now beat in the vanilla and slowly fold in the flour mixture just until blended, making sure not too overbeat.

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    Lastly, fold in the melted butter, gently.

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    Pour into a greased and floured 8-inch round cake pan.

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    Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F oven for 20-25 minutes until cake tester inserted in center comes out clean.

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    Let cake cool for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a rack to cool completely, then frost with your favorite chocolate buttercream or coffee frosting.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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