A Wonderful Faulknerian Family Spice Cake, With Caramel Icing

A really wonderful looking spice cake with that caramel icing , a truly great cake to make to have with that cup of tea whilst relaxing .. I have never heard of the cake but it caught my eye as it my surname Faulkner which seem the right thing to do was to save it and share it with you all

 

I certainly will be giving this recipe a go or one of my family will I am sure

 

This great cake recipe has been brought to you by food52.com website , thanks for sharing it with us

Here below is an excerpt and a list of the ingredients you will need from the website

 

 

In the true Southern tradition, this is a cake that makes a statement. The spices are pervasive, the icing concentrated and sweet, the height of the cake breath-taking

 

 

Serves 10-12

  • 1/2pound butter, softened
  • 1/2cup shortening (yes, shortening)
  • 3cups sugar
  • 5eggs
  • 3cups flour
  • 2teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/2teaspoon mace (don’t leave this out)
  • 1/2teaspoon allspice
  • 1/4teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2teaspoon salt
  • 1/2teaspoon baking powder
  • 1cup plus 2 tbsp milk
  • 1teaspoon vanilla

 

 

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Afternoon Baking With Grandma