Araby Spice Cake

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We enjoy this cake. it comes from a 1940 publication by kitchen craft recipes. it stands the testo f time and it is easily made. try it, you and your family will like it. i recommend mocha icing for frosting

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Steps

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Sift flour , measure.

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Sift again with baking powder , soda , salt , nutmeg and cinnamon.

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Cream shortening.

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Add sugar gradually , creaming until light and fluffy.

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Add unbeaten eggs , one at a time , beating well after each addition.

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Add cooled melted chocolate.

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Add nut meats.

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Add flavourings to milk.

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Add flour mixture and milk alternately , beating until smooth after each addition.

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Pour into 2 well-greased 9 inch layer cake pans.

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Bake in moderate oven for 30 minutes or until done.

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Remove cake from pans and cool on rack.

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When cool , frost with mocha frosting or chocolate seven minute frostings.

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Ingredients

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flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, shortening, sugar, unsweetened chocolate, eggs, vanilla extract, walnuts, sour milk, lemon extract