My grandmother used to make this cake for my dad when he was a little boy
in the 1930's. When I'm up to it, I bake one of these on his birthday.


* Exported from MasterCook *

Spice Cake

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

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
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"


- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

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



* Exported from MasterCook *

Penuche Frosting

Recipe By amsel's Heirloom Recipes
Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : frostings/fillings

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
1 stick butter
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup milk
2 cups powdered sugar

1. Melt butter in medium saucepan.
2. Stir in brown sugar and boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
3. Add milk and heat to boiling.
4. Remove from heat; cool and beat in powdered sugar.

Source:
"Eva Blanche Zastera"


- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Per serving: 2329 Calories (kcal); 94g Total Fat; (35% calories from fat);
3g Protein; 383g Carbohydrate; 257mg Cholesterol; 1026mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 18 1/2
Fat; 25 1/2 Other Carbohydrates


--
"Years ago my mother used to say to me... She'd say,
'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."

*James Stewart* in the 1950 movie, _Harvey_

Thanks Damsel! I'm saving this to my recipe file!

sf
``````````

On Tue, 28 Dec 2004 18:15:21 -0600, Damsel in dis Dress
> wrote:

> My grandmother used to make this cake for my dad when he was a little boy
> in the 1930's. When I'm up to it, I bake one of these on his birthday.
>
>
> * Exported from MasterCook *
>
> Spice Cake
>
> Recipe By amsel's Heirloom Recipes
> Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
> Categories : cakes
>
> Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
> -------- ------------ --------------------------------
> 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"
>
>
> - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
>
> 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
>
>
>
> * Exported from MasterCook *
>
> Penuche Frosting
>
> Recipe By amsel's Heirloom Recipes
> Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
> Categories : frostings/fillings
>
> Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
> -------- ------------ --------------------------------
> 1 stick butter
> 1 cup brown sugar
> 1/4 cup milk
> 2 cups powdered sugar
>
> 1. Melt butter in medium saucepan.
> 2. Stir in brown sugar and boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
> 3. Add milk and heat to boiling.
> 4. Remove from heat; cool and beat in powdered sugar.
>
> Source:
> "Eva Blanche Zastera"
>
>
> - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
>
> Per serving: 2329 Calories (kcal); 94g Total Fat; (35% calories from fat);
> 3g Protein; 383g Carbohydrate; 257mg Cholesterol; 1026mg Sodium
> Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 18 1/2
> Fat; 25 1/2 Other Carbohydrates


sf
Practice safe eating - always use condiments

Sounds yummy. According to the "per serving" nutritional information at the
bottom of the recipes, one frosted slice of this cake has 6138 calories, 252
grams of fat, and 946 grams of carbs. I got this result by adding the two
numbers. I have no personal objections, but I'm just verifying. ?

Thanks



"Damsel in dis Dress" > wrote in message
...
> My grandmother used to make this cake for my dad when he was a little boy
> in the 1930's. When I'm up to it, I bake one of these on his birthday.
>
>
> * Exported from MasterCook *
>
> Spice Cake
>
> Recipe By amsel's Heirloom Recipes
> Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
> Categories : cakes
>
> Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
> -------- ------------ --------------------------------
> 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"
>
>
> - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
>
> 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
>
>
>
> * Exported from MasterCook *
>
> Penuche Frosting
>
> Recipe By amsel's Heirloom Recipes
> Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
> Categories : frostings/fillings
>
> Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
> -------- ------------ --------------------------------
> 1 stick butter
> 1 cup brown sugar
> 1/4 cup milk
> 2 cups powdered sugar
>
> 1. Melt butter in medium saucepan.
> 2. Stir in brown sugar and boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
> 3. Add milk and heat to boiling.
> 4. Remove from heat; cool and beat in powdered sugar.
>
> Source:
> "Eva Blanche Zastera"
>
>
> - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
>
> Per serving: 2329 Calories (kcal); 94g Total Fat; (35% calories from fat);
> 3g Protein; 383g Carbohydrate; 257mg Cholesterol; 1026mg Sodium
> Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 18 1/2
> Fat; 25 1/2 Other Carbohydrates
>
>
> --
> "Years ago my mother used to say to me... She'd say,
> '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."
>
> *James Stewart* in the 1950 movie, _Harvey_

On Wed, 29 Dec 2004 04:25:57 GMT, "rmg"
> wrote:

>Sounds yummy. According to the "per serving" nutritional information at the
>bottom of the recipes, one frosted slice of this cake has 6138 calories, 252
>grams of fat, and 946 grams of carbs. I got this result by adding the two
>numbers. I have no personal objections, but I'm just verifying. ?

That's because no number of servings was provided. The figures you've
quoted are for the whole cake. MasterCook scares a lot of people that way.
LOL! Your mileage will vary, based on how many slices you, personally,
cut the pie into. ( I know, bad grammar).

Carol
--
"Years ago my mother used to say to me... She'd say,
'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."

*James Stewart* in the 1950 movie, _Harvey_

"Damsel in dis Dress" > wrote in message
...
> My grandmother used to make this cake for my dad when he was a little boy
> in the 1930's. When I'm up to it, I bake one of these on his birthday.
>
>
> * Exported from MasterCook *
>
> Spice Cake
>
> Recipe By amsel's Heirloom Recipes
> Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
> Categories : cakes
>
> Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
> -------- ------------ --------------------------------
> 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"
>
>
> - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
>
> 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
>
>
>
> * Exported from MasterCook *
>
> Penuche Frosting
>
> Recipe By amsel's Heirloom Recipes
> Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
> Categories : frostings/fillings
>
> Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
> -------- ------------ --------------------------------
> 1 stick butter
> 1 cup brown sugar
> 1/4 cup milk
> 2 cups powdered sugar
>
> 1. Melt butter in medium saucepan.
> 2. Stir in brown sugar and boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
> 3. Add milk and heat to boiling.
> 4. Remove from heat; cool and beat in powdered sugar.
>
> Source:
> "Eva Blanche Zastera"
>
>
> - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
>
> Per serving: 2329 Calories (kcal); 94g Total Fat; (35% calories from fat);
> 3g Protein; 383g Carbohydrate; 257mg Cholesterol; 1026mg Sodium
> Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 18 1/2
> Fat; 25 1/2 Other Carbohydrates
>
>
> --
> "Years ago my mother used to say to me... She'd say,
> '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."
>
> *James Stewart* in the 1950 movie, _Harvey_

ack! my mother used to make this cake/frosting. I loved it, but she's in a
home now and lost all her recipes. This is great, thanks damsel.

Suzan

On Wed, 29 Dec 2004 18:49:59 -0800, "Orion" > wrote:

>ack! my mother used to make this cake/frosting. I loved it, but she's in a
>home now and lost all her recipes. This is great, thanks damsel.

Wow. I am so happy to have given you back a piece of your past, so you can
carry it on into your present and future. Enjoy the cake.

Carol
--
"Years ago my mother used to say to me... She'd say,
'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."

*James Stewart* in the 1950 movie, _Harvey_

In article >,
wrote:

> My grandmother used to make this cake for my dad when he was a little boy
> in the 1930's. When I'm up to it, I bake one of these on his birthday.
>
>
> * Exported from MasterCook *
>
> Spice Cake

Man, I haven't thought of spice cake with brown sugar icing in 30 years
at least! Yum! Thanks, Carol.
--
-Barb, <www.jamlady.eboard.com> Updated 11-29-04; Sam I Am!
birthday telling; Thanksgiving 2004; Fanfare, Maestro, please.
"Are we going to measure or are we going to cook?" -Food writer
Mimi Sheraton

In article >,
wrote:

> My grandmother used to make this cake for my dad when he was a little boy
> in the 1930's. When I'm up to it, I bake one of these on his birthday.
>
>
> * Exported from MasterCook *
>
> Spice Cake

Man, I haven't thought of spice cake with brown sugar icing in 30 years
at least! Yum! Thanks, Carol.
--
-Barb, <www.jamlady.eboard.com> Updated 11-29-04; Sam I Am!
birthday telling; Thanksgiving 2004; Fanfare, Maestro, please.
"Are we going to measure or are we going to cook?" -Food writer
Mimi Sheraton

Slight aside: They imported beautifully into my MC cookbook.
-B


In article >,
wrote:

> * Exported from MasterCook *
>
> Spice Cake
>
> Recipe By amsel's Heirloom Recipes
* Exported from MasterCook *
>
> Penuche Frosting
>
> Recipe By amsel's Heirloom Recipes
--
-Barb, <www.jamlady.eboard.com> Updated 11-29-04; Sam I Am!
birthday telling; Thanksgiving 2004; Fanfare, Maestro, please.
"Are we going to measure or are we going to cook?" -Food writer
Mimi Sheraton

Slight aside: They imported beautifully into my MC cookbook.
-B


In article >,
wrote:

> * Exported from MasterCook *
>
> Spice Cake
>
> Recipe By amsel's Heirloom Recipes
* Exported from MasterCook *
>
> Penuche Frosting
>
> Recipe By amsel's Heirloom Recipes
--
-Barb, <www.jamlady.eboard.com> Updated 11-29-04; Sam I Am!
birthday telling; Thanksgiving 2004; Fanfare, Maestro, please.
"Are we going to measure or are we going to cook?" -Food writer
Mimi Sheraton

This cake sounds great. Is it actually 3900 calories PER SERVING? How big
are the slices? Just curious.

"Damsel in dis Dress" > wrote in message
...
> My grandmother used to make this cake for my dad when he was a little boy
> in the 1930's. When I'm up to it, I bake one of these on his birthday.
>
>
> * Exported from MasterCook *
>
> Spice Cake
>
> Recipe By amsel's Heirloom Recipes
> Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
> Categories : cakes
>
> Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
> -------- ------------ --------------------------------
> 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"
>
>
> - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
>
> 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
>
>
>
> * Exported from MasterCook *
>
> Penuche Frosting
>
> Recipe By amsel's Heirloom Recipes
> Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
> Categories : frostings/fillings
>
> Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
> -------- ------------ --------------------------------
> 1 stick butter
> 1 cup brown sugar
> 1/4 cup milk
> 2 cups powdered sugar
>
> 1. Melt butter in medium saucepan.
> 2. Stir in brown sugar and boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
> 3. Add milk and heat to boiling.
> 4. Remove from heat; cool and beat in powdered sugar.
>
> Source:
> "Eva Blanche Zastera"
>
>
> - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
>
> Per serving: 2329 Calories (kcal); 94g Total Fat; (35% calories from fat);
> 3g Protein; 383g Carbohydrate; 257mg Cholesterol; 1026mg Sodium
> Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 18 1/2
> Fat; 25 1/2 Other Carbohydrates
>
>
> --
> "Years ago my mother used to say to me... She'd say,
> '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."
>
> *James Stewart* in the 1950 movie, _Harvey_

This cake sounds great. Is it actually 3900 calories PER SERVING? How big
are the slices? Just curious.

"Damsel in dis Dress" > wrote in message
...
> My grandmother used to make this cake for my dad when he was a little boy
> in the 1930's. When I'm up to it, I bake one of these on his birthday.
>
>
> * Exported from MasterCook *
>
> Spice Cake
>
> Recipe By amsel's Heirloom Recipes
> Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
> Categories : cakes
>
> Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
> -------- ------------ --------------------------------
> 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"
>
>
> - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
>
> 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
>
>
>
> * Exported from MasterCook *
>
> Penuche Frosting
>
> Recipe By amsel's Heirloom Recipes
> Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
> Categories : frostings/fillings
>
> Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
> -------- ------------ --------------------------------
> 1 stick butter
> 1 cup brown sugar
> 1/4 cup milk
> 2 cups powdered sugar
>
> 1. Melt butter in medium saucepan.
> 2. Stir in brown sugar and boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
> 3. Add milk and heat to boiling.
> 4. Remove from heat; cool and beat in powdered sugar.
>
> Source:
> "Eva Blanche Zastera"
>
>
> - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
>
> Per serving: 2329 Calories (kcal); 94g Total Fat; (35% calories from fat);
> 3g Protein; 383g Carbohydrate; 257mg Cholesterol; 1026mg Sodium
> Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 18 1/2
> Fat; 25 1/2 Other Carbohydrates
>
>
> --
> "Years ago my mother used to say to me... She'd say,
> '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."
>
> *James Stewart* in the 1950 movie, _Harvey_

With MasterCook, if you don't specify the number of servings, it gives the
calories for the entire dish. Since I don't know how many slices people
will cut the cake into, I can't hazard a guess on that. Just take the
number of pieces you use, and do some long division.

Carol


On Fri, 07 Jan 2005 08:11:50 GMT, "rmg"
> wrote:

>This cake sounds great. Is it actually 3900 calories PER SERVING? How big
>are the slices? Just curious.
>
>"Damsel in dis Dress" > wrote in message
.. .
>> My grandmother used to make this cake for my dad when he was a little boy
>> in the 1930's. When I'm up to it, I bake one of these on his birthday.
>>
>>
>> * Exported from MasterCook *
>>
>> Spice Cake
>>
>> Recipe By amsel's Heirloom Recipes
>> Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
>> Categories : cakes
>>
>> Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
>> -------- ------------ --------------------------------
>> 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"
>>
>>
>> - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
>>
>> 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
>>
>>
>>
>> * Exported from MasterCook *
>>
>> Penuche Frosting
>>
>> Recipe By amsel's Heirloom Recipes
>> Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
>> Categories : frostings/fillings
>>
>> Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
>> -------- ------------ --------------------------------
>> 1 stick butter
>> 1 cup brown sugar
>> 1/4 cup milk
>> 2 cups powdered sugar
>>
>> 1. Melt butter in medium saucepan.
>> 2. Stir in brown sugar and boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
>> 3. Add milk and heat to boiling.
>> 4. Remove from heat; cool and beat in powdered sugar.
>>
>> Source:
>> "Eva Blanche Zastera"
>>
>>
>> - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
>>
>> Per serving: 2329 Calories (kcal); 94g Total Fat; (35% calories from fat);
>> 3g Protein; 383g Carbohydrate; 257mg Cholesterol; 1026mg Sodium
>> Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 18 1/2
>> Fat; 25 1/2 Other Carbohydrates
>>
>>
>> --
>> "Years ago my mother used to say to me... She'd say,
>> '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."
>>
>> *James Stewart* in the 1950 movie, _Harvey_
>

With MasterCook, if you don't specify the number of servings, it gives the
calories for the entire dish. Since I don't know how many slices people
will cut the cake into, I can't hazard a guess on that. Just take the
number of pieces you use, and do some long division.

Carol


On Fri, 07 Jan 2005 08:11:50 GMT, "rmg"
> wrote:

>This cake sounds great. Is it actually 3900 calories PER SERVING? How big
>are the slices? Just curious.
>
>"Damsel in dis Dress" > wrote in message
.. .
>> My grandmother used to make this cake for my dad when he was a little boy
>> in the 1930's. When I'm up to it, I bake one of these on his birthday.
>>
>>
>> * Exported from MasterCook *
>>
>> Spice Cake
>>
>> Recipe By amsel's Heirloom Recipes
>> Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
>> Categories : cakes
>>
>> Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
>> -------- ------------ --------------------------------
>> 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"
>>
>>
>> - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
>>
>> 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
>>
>>
>>
>> * Exported from MasterCook *
>>
>> Penuche Frosting
>>
>> Recipe By amsel's Heirloom Recipes
>> Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
>> Categories : frostings/fillings
>>
>> Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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>> 1 stick butter
>> 1 cup brown sugar
>> 1/4 cup milk
>> 2 cups powdered sugar
>>
>> 1. Melt butter in medium saucepan.
>> 2. Stir in brown sugar and boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
>> 3. Add milk and heat to boiling.
>> 4. Remove from heat; cool and beat in powdered sugar.
>>
>> Source:
>> "Eva Blanche Zastera"
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>> Per serving: 2329 Calories (kcal); 94g Total Fat; (35% calories from fat);
>> 3g Protein; 383g Carbohydrate; 257mg Cholesterol; 1026mg Sodium
>> Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 18 1/2
>> Fat; 25 1/2 Other Carbohydrates
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>> --
>> "Years ago my mother used to say to me... She'd say,
>> '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."
>>
>> *James Stewart* in the 1950 movie, _Harvey_
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