First Mystery Cake Recipe

Name: First Mystery Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup shortening; 1 1/4 cups sugar; 2 eggs; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 cup milk; 1 tablespoon cocoa; 1 tablespoon boiling water

Servings: persons

1/2 cup shortening
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 eggs
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon cocoa
1 tablespoon boiling water

1
Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans; set aside.
2
Cream shortening; gradually add sugar, beating well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3
Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and spices; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Mix well after each addition.
4
Pour two-thirds of batter into 2 prepared cake pans.
5
Dissolve cocoa in water; add to remaining one-third of batter, mixing well. Pour batter into remaining prepared cake pan. Bake layers at 375u00b0 for 15 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes; remove layers from pans, and let cool completely.
6
Spread Creamy Mocha Icing between layers, placing dark layer in the center. Frost top of cake with remaining frosting. Yield: one 3-layer cake.

671

kcal

Calories

Fat

128

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup shortening, 1 1/4 cups sugar, 2 eggs, 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, First Mystery Cake 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.

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