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Dixie Spice Cake with Caramel Frosting

Source of Recipe


Pillsbury Complete Cookbook






List of Ingredients



• -- Cake --
  
• 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  
• 1-1/4 cups firmly packed brown sugar
  
• 1/2 cup sugar
  
• 1 tsp baking soda
  
• 1/2 tsp salt
  
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  
• 1/2 tsp allspice
  
• 1 cup buttermilk
  
• 2/3 cup shortening
  
• 1 tsp vanilla
  
• 3 eggs
  
• 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  
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• -- Frosting --
  
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine
  
• 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  
• 1/4 cup milk
  
• 3 cups powdered sugar
  
• 1/2 tsp vanilla
  






Instructions



1. Heat oven to 350 degrees (F). Generously grease and flour bottom only of 13x9-inch pan. In large bowl, combine all cake ingredients except walnuts; beat at low speed until moistened. Beat 3 minutes at medium speed. Stir in walnuts. Pour batter into greased and floured pan.
   
   
2. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until top springs back when touched lightly in center. Cool one hour or until completely cooled.
   
   
3. In medium saucepan, melt butter. Add brown sugar; cook over low heat for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add milk; continue cooking until mixture comes to a rolling boil. Remove from heat. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla; mix well. If needed, add a few drops of milk for desired spreading consistency. Spread over cooled cake.
   
   Makes 12 servings.
   
   






Final Comments


High-Altitude Adjustments (above 3500 feet): Increase flour to 2-1/4 cups plus 3 Tbsp; decrease brown sugar in cake to 1 cup. Bake at 375 degrees (F) for 35 to 40 minutes.