Mum'S Special Spice Cake – a delicious recipe with sugar, water, salt, ground cinnamon, ground allspice, Crisco. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Baking & Desserts
Servings:persons
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Bring sugar, hot water, salt, cinnamon, allspice, Crisco, and raisins to a boil and SIMMER 5 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, COMBINE 2 teaspoons baking soda and 1 tablespoon HOT water.
3
ADD baking soda and HOT water combined to boiled mixture. Do not mix in, just pour in and it WILL sizzle/bubble.
4
MUST COOL mixture to room temperature.
5
When cool, mix in 3 cups flour.
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Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 55 minutes to an hour.
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Cake is best left for 3 to 4 days before serving.
8
HINT: Looks nice if baked in a fluted Bundt* pan and can be wrapped in aluminum foil.
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ENJOY!
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NOTE: To prevent the cake from sticking, it is IMPORTANT that all the creases of the fluted sides are WELL greased with Crisco and floured before pouring in batter.
721
kcal
Calories
1
g
Fat
170
g
Carbs
9
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 9 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups sugar, 2 cups hot water, 2 teaspoons salt, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, and more.
Yes, Mum'S Special 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.
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