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Spice cake

Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Cool Down Time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time2 hours 35 minutes
Course: Dessert
Keyword: Spice Cake
Servings: 8 servings

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • 9-inch cake pans 9 x 13 baking pan
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • Cooling rack
  • bowls

Ingredients

Ingredient

  • 4 ½ c FLOUR WHEAT, ALL PURPOSE
  • 2 c SUGAR GRANULATED
  • 1 ½ tsp SALT
  • 2 ½ tbsp BAKING POWDER
  • 1 tsp BAKING SODA
  • 2 tsp CINNAMON GROUND
  • 1 tsp CLOVES GROUND
  • Pinch ALLSPICE GROUND
  • ¼ c MILK NONFAT, DRY
  • 1 c SHORTENING
  • 1 ¼ c WATER
  • 4 EGGS WHOLE, LARGE
  • ¼ c MOLASSES
  • ¼ c WATER
  • 1 tbsp EXTRACT VANILLA
  • COOKING SPRAY NONSTICK

Instructions

Method:

  • Preheat convection oven 325°F.
  • Sift together flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and milk into mixer bowl.
  • Add shortening and water to dry ingredients. Beat at low speed 1 minute until blended. Scrape down bowl. Continue beating at medium speed 2minutes.
  • Combine eggs, molasses, water, and vanilla. Add slowly to mixture while beating at low speed. Scrape down bowl. Beat at medium speed for 3 minutes.
  • Lightly spray each pan with non-stick cooking spray. Pour batter into each greased and floured pan.
  • Using a convection oven, bake at 325 F. for 35 minutes or until done.
  • Cool; frost if desired.