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Cakes - # 02


 Ginger Bread House


*     Ginger Bread     *


Ingredients:
  • 1 1/2 Cups All Purpose Flour
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 3/4 Teaspoon Ginger
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Allspice
  • 1/3 Cup Soft Margarine
  • 1/2 Cup Sugar
  • 1 Egg
  • 1/2 Cup Molasses
  • 1/2 Cup Buttermilk


Method:
  • Sift flour, measure and resift with salt, soda and spices.

  • Cream margarine until smooth,
    add sugar and egg and cream until light and fluffy.

  • Add molasses and beat vigorously for 2 minutes longer.

  • Add flour mixture and buttermilk alternately
    in 3 or 4 portions, beginning and ending with flour
    and beating well after each portion.

  • Turn batter into greased ( 11 x 7 x 1 1/2 inch ) pan.

  • Bake at ( 350 ° F ) for 25 to 30 minutes.

  • Cool in pan on cake rack 5 minutes,
    then turn out on rack and invert.

  • Serve warm or cold with whipped cream, apple sauce
    or melted marshmellows.


  • If glass baking dish is used, bake at ( 325 ° F )


  • Note: For best flavor, use Light Molasses or Sorghum.




*   Ginger Bread With Whipped Cream   *


Ingredients:
  • Bake [ Ginger Bread ]
    in greased muffin pans in a moderate oven ( 350 ° F )
    for 20 to 22 minutes.


Method:
  • Serve with Whipped Cream and
    garnish with Orange Sections.




*   Chocolate Cream Cheese Cake   *


Ingredients:
  • 2 1/2 Cups Cake Flour
  • 1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 2 1/2 Teaspoons Cream Of Tartar
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 Cup Shortening
  • 1 1/4 Cups Sugar
  • 1 Teaspoon Vanilla
  • 2 Eggs, Separated
  • 3/4 Cup Milk


Method:
  • Sift flour, measure and resift with baking soda,
    cream of tartar and salt.

  • Cream shortening until smooth,
    add 3/4 cup of the sugar and the vanilla,
    and continue creaming until blended.

  • Separate eggs, beat yolks until light and lemon colored,
    and combine with milk.

  • Add egg - milk mixture to creamed shortening
    and sugar alternately with the sifted dry ingredients,
    beginning and ending with flour and beating thoroughly
    after each addition.

  • Beat egg whites until stiff and
    gradually beat in remaining sugar.

  • Fold meringue into batter.

  • Turn batter into a buttered 7 x 11 x 1 1/2 inch pan
    lined with waxed paper in the bottom,
    and bake in a moderate oven ( 350 ° F ) about 45 minutes
    or until golden brown and springy to the touch.

  • Cool in pan about 10 minutes;
    then turn out onto cake rack and cool before spreading
    with [ Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting ]

  • Yield: 8 Servings.




*     Spice Cake     *


Ingredients:
  • 2 Cups Cake Flour
  • 1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Cloves
  • Few Grains Cayenne, If Desired
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons Boiling Water
  • 1/2 Cup Shortening
  • 1 1/2 Cups Sugar
  • 2 Eggs, Beaten
  • 2/3 Cup Buttermilk


Method:
  • Sift flour, measure and resift with baking soda and salt.

  • Combine spices and mix thoroughly with boiling water.

  • Cream shortening until fluffy, then blend in sugar.

  • Add beaten eggs and beat until smooth and fluffy.

  • Stir in spice mixture.

  • Then add flour mixture and buttermilk alternately
    in 3 or 4 portions, beginning and ending with flour
    and beating until smooth after each portion.

  • Turn into two 9 inch layer pans,
    bottoms lined with waxed paper and sides buttered.

  • Bake in oven at ( 375 ° F ) 25 minutes
    or until top springs back when LIGHTLY touched
    with finger tip.

  • Cool in pan on cake rack 5 minutes,
    then remove to racks to cool right side up.

  • Frost And Serve.

  • Yield: 10 To 14 Servings.

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