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FOR THE CAKE: Soften yeast in warm water.
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Beat in 2 tablespoons of the sugar and 1 cup of the flour.
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Cover and let rise in a warm place until double in size.
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Blend butter or margarine with salt, spices and remaining sugar.
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Beat in eggs, 1 at a time.
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Add next 5 ingredients.
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Mix well.
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Beat in remaining flour and continue beating until batter is smooth.
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Turn into a greased 10 x 4 inch tube pan.
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Cover and let rise in a warm place until double in size, about 2 hours.
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Bake in a preheated moderate oven 350 F. 1 hour or until browned.
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Turn onto a wire rack to cool.
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Spread top and sides with Butter Cream Frosting.
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If desired, place boxwood or blueberry leaves around the top edge of cake.
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Yield: One 10-inch tube cake.
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FOR THE BUTTER CREAM: Add sugar and cream or milk alternately to butter or margarine, using just enough to make frosting of smooth spreading consistency.
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Stir in mace and vanilla extract.
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Spread over cold cake.
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Yield: Frosting for top and sides of a 10 x 4 inch tube cake.
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