Faulknerian Family Spice Cake, With Caramel Icing Recipe

Name: Faulknerian Family Spice Cake, With Caramel Icing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound butter, softened; 1/2 cup shortening (yes, shortening); 3 cups sugar; 5 eggs; 3 cups flour; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon mace (don't leave this out); 1/2 teaspoon allspice; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1 cup plus 2 tbsp milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla

Servings: persons

1/2 pound butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening (yes, shortening)
3 cups sugar
5 eggs
3 cups flour
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon mace (don't leave this out)
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup plus 2 tbsp milk
1 teaspoon vanilla

1
Using an electric mixer, cream together butter, shortening, sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs 1 at a time.
2
Sift together dry ingredients, twice. Add dry mixture to creamed mixture, alternating with the milk. Add vanilla. Bake in a greased floured tube pan at 325 for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until cake tests for doneness. Serve with caramel icing.
3
Make Caramel Icing: in a saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter; stir in 1 cup packed brown sugar, 1/3 cup cream. Remove from heat and stir until smooth. Return to heat and bring to boil for 1 minute. Let the mixture cool. Beat in 2 cups confectioners sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla.

1541

kcal

Calories

Fat

226

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound butter, softened, 1/2 cup shortening (yes, shortening), 3 cups sugar, 5 eggs, and more.

Yes, Faulknerian Family Spice Cake, With Caramel Icing falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Faulknerian Family Spice Cake, With Caramel Icing

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions