Here ya go. An old family favorite.
* Exported from MasterCook *
Spice Cake with Penuche Frosting
Recipe By :Damsel'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"
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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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