Old-Fashioned Spice Cake Recipe

Name: Old-Fashioned Spice Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cake; 1 (13 ounce) can evaporated milk; 1 tablespoon vinegar; 1 teaspoon vinegar; 2 1/2 cups flour; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup raisins (optional); 3/4 cup packed brown sugar; 2/3 cup vegetable shortening; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 3/4 teaspoon allspice; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 3 eggs; Frosting; 1 cup brown sugar, packed; 1/2 cup butter; 1/3 cup evaporated milk (leftover from above); 2 cups powdered sugar

Servings: persons

Cake
1 (13 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 teaspoon vinegar
2 1/2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1 cup raisins (optional)
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2/3 cup vegetable shortening
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 eggs
Frosting
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup butter
1/3 cup evaporated milk (leftover from above)
2 cups powdered sugar

1
Cake:.
2
Mix 1 1/3 cups of the evaporated milk and the vinegar; reserve. (Reserve remaining evaporated milk for frosting.)
3
Heat oven to 350. Grease and flour rectangular pan, 13x9x2 or 2 round pans (8 or 9 x 1 1/2 inches).
4
Beat vinegar mixture and remaining ingredients except frosting in large bowl on low speed, scraping bowl constantly, 30 seconds. Beat on high speed, scraping bowl occasionally, 3 minutes.
5
Pour into pan(s). Bake until toothpick comes out clean, about 45 minutes for rectangular pan, 40-45 minutes for 8-inch rounds, 35-40 minutes for 9-inch rounds. Cool rounds 10 minutes; remove from pans. Cool completely.
6
Frost rectangular cake or fill and frost layers with caramel frosting.
7
Frosting:.
8
Heat brown sugar, margarine and evaporated milk to boiling in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 2 minutes.
9
Remove from heat; cool until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
10
Gradually stir in powdered sugar with spoon.
11
If necessary, stir in 2-3 teaspoons water until frosting is smooth and of spreading consistency.

1407

kcal

Calories

Fat

266

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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cake, 1 (13 ounce) can evaporated milk, 1 tablespoon vinegar, 1 teaspoon vinegar, and more.

Yes, Old-Fashioned 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.

Old-Fashioned Spice Cake

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