Mamas Spice Cake Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexJust Enjoy
CuisineCourse
MethodDish
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Sugar1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs)
 Butter3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs)
 Water1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Raisins1 Cup (16 tbs), chopped
 Ground cinnamon1 Teaspoon
 Ground allspice1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Ground cloves1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Ground nutmeg1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Eggs4 , separated
 All purpose flour3 Cup (48 tbs)
 Baking powder1 Tablespoon
 Salt1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Baking soda1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Pecans3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs), chopped
 Cream cheese1 , softened
 Butter1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs), softened
 Vanilla extract1 Teaspoon
 Salt1 Pinch
 Confectioner’s sugar4 Cup (64 tbs) (confectioners)

Directions

In a saucepan, combine the first eight ingredients; heat slowly, stirring until butter melts.
Remove from the heat; cool.
In a large mixing bowl, beat egg yolks lightly; gradually stir in spice mixture.
Combine flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda and pecans; stir into spice mixture.
Beat egg whites until soft peaks form; fold into the batter.
Pour into two greased and floured 9-in.round cake pans.
Bake at 325° for 35-40 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted near the center comes out clean.
Cool in pans 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack; cool completely.
For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter in a mixing bowl until smooth.
Add vanilla and salt.
Beat in sugar until smooth and fluffy.
Frost cake.
Garnish with pecans if desired.
Store in the refrigerator.
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