Recipe By : Dee Bell
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:45
Categories : Cake Dessert
German Winter
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 cups white flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon mace or allspice
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup granulated sugar, brown sugar, or honey
4 eggs
1 teaspoon powdered ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup shortening or butter
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 cup buttermilk
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MIX TOGETHER FOR SOUR MILK:
1/2 cup milk and 1 teaspoon vinegar
Heat oven to 350°F. Cream shortening and sugar and add eggs and half of the
buttermilk. If you don't have buttermilk, mix vinegar and milk together and
let it sit for 3 minutes, then add half. Add dry ingredients, remaining milk
and molasses. Put into greased cake pans.
