Grandma'S Cider'N Spice Cake Recipe

Name: Grandma'S Cider'N Spice Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup sugar; 1/4 cup shortening; 1/4 cup light molasses; 1/4 cup honey; 1 1/3 cups flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup apple cider, boiling; 1 egg, beaten; 1 teaspoon vanilla; Glaze; 1/2 cup apple jelly; 1 tablespoon apple cider; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Servings: persons

1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup shortening
1/4 cup light molasses
1/4 cup honey
1 1/3 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup apple cider, boiling
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla
Glaze
1/2 cup apple jelly
1 tablespoon apple cider
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

1
Cream sugar and shorttening in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
2
Beat in molasses and honey.
3
Combine dry ingredients and add 1/2 to the creamed mixture; beat until moistened.
4
With mixer running at low speed, blend in hot cider.
5
Add remaining dry ingredients, mixing well.
6
Add egg and vanilla; beat for one minute on medium speed.
7
Spread batter in a greased 8 inch square baking pan.
8
Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven 25 to 30 minutes or until a pick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
9
Cool in pan for 10 minutes.
10
Prepare glaze by stirring apple jelly and apple cider together in a small pan.
11
Cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until jelly is melted and mixture is smooth.
12
Spoon hot glaze over the cake and sprinkle with walnuts.
13
Cool.
14
Top with whipped cream or a mixture of 8 oz whipped cream and 1/2 cup sour cream and sprinkled with a little bit of cinnamon or ginger.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup sugar, 1/4 cup shortening, 1/4 cup light molasses, 1/4 cup honey, and more.

Yes, Grandma'S Cider'N Spice 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.

Grandma'S Cider'N Spice Cake

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