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Chocolate Spice Cake

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Submitted by: carmella64

 

A rich chocolate cake with a hint of cinnamon and cloves.
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 2 oz (2 squares) unsweetened chocolate
  • 2 cups cake flour
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp cloves
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 cup milk
  • 4 egg whites
  • 1/8 tsp salt

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Method

Cream shortening and sugar, then beat in egg yolks one at a time. Add flour, cinnamon, cloves, chocolate and baking powder. Add milk and fold in egg whites. Bake at 375 degrees F, in two greased 9 inch cake pans or in a tube pan, for approximately 25-30 min or until done.

 

Notes: Chocolate frosting is best, or powdered sugar.

 

Number of Servings: 8-10

 

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