Yield 2-9- inch layers
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
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 2 minutes.
- 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.