"Michael" >, if that's their real name, wrote:

>I notice the enthusiasm waning somewhat with each new
>chocolate cake. I need a new one. Can you recommend a
>good and easy cake I can make with two 9" pans? I have
>nothing against mixes, but I'm sorta partial to doing it
>up from scratch. Oh. I guess I should confess that I
>don't much care for angel food cake, either.

Here ya go. An old family favorite.

* Exported from MasterCook *

Spice Cake with Penuche Frosting

Recipe By amsel's Heirloom Recipes
Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : cakes

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/4 cup shortening
1/4 cup butter
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
2 large eggs -- beaten
1 cup milk
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup dates -- chopped
1/2 cup nuts -- chopped

1. Cream shortening, butter, and sugar. Gradually add eggs.
2. Sift flour, soda, salt, and spice and alternate with milk.
3. Add dates and nuts.
4. Bake in 9-inch layers at 350F for 30 minutes.
5. Frost with Penuche Frosting.

Source:
"Eva Blanche Zastera"


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Per serving: 3809 Calories (kcal); 158g Total Fat; (36% calories from fat);
61g Protein; 563g Carbohydrate; 531mg Cholesterol; 2596mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 13 1/2 Grain(Starch); 3 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 8 1/2
Fruit; 29 Fat; 14 Other Carbohydrates

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'In this world Elwood, you must be oh-so smart or oh-so pleasant.'
Well, for years I was smart.... I recommend pleasant. You may quote me."

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