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1858 English Spiced Cake




Source of Recipe


Recipezaar


List of Ingredients




3 lbs flour
1 lb currants
1 lb raisins
1 lb sugar
1 lb shortening
3 teaspoons nutmeg
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon cloves
1 teaspoon mace
1/2 lb lemon, rind of or orange rind or citrus peels
1/2 cup molasses
4 eggs
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

Recipe



1. Preheat oven to 250*.
2. Cream shortening with sugar and eggs.
3. Sift flour, cream of tartar and baking powder together in a deep bowl.
4. Add fruits, spices and salt.
5. Add shortening mixture to dry mixture.
6. Add milk and molasses mixed with baking soda and stir all around.
7. Pour into greased loaf pans and bake for 3 hours.

6 loaves