Spice Cake

A delightful little cake that is somewhat reminiscent of gingerbread. The tart yet sweet icing is a great addition. I prefer the cake after it has had a chance to cool in the fridge, although it's great at room temperature too.

Servings: 9 big pieces
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 30-35 minutes
Author Rating: 8/10

Ingredients:

1.33333 cupall purpose flour (1)
1 teaspoonallspice (1)
1.5 teaspoonbaking powder (1)
0.5 cupbutter (2)
0.25 cupbutter (icing)
2 teaspooncinnamon (1)
0.5 teaspooncloves (1)
2 tablespooncream or milk (icing)
2 egg whites
2 egg yolks (2)
2 cupicing sugar (icing)
1 tablespoonlemon juice (icing)
0.66666 cupmilk (2)
0.5 teaspoonsalt (1)
1 cupsugar (2)
1 teaspoonvanilla (2)

Directions:

Step 1
Beat egg whites to stiff but moist peaks.
Step 2
Combine dry ingredients (1) in large bowl. Stir well to blend.
Step 3
Add butter, sugar, egg yolks, milk and vanilla (2) to (1). Beat with mixer on medium speed for 1 1/2 minutes until smooth.
Step 4
Fold in stiff egg whites.
Step 5
Spread butter in greased 9" square cake pan.
Step 6
Bake @ 375 degrees for 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean.
Step 7
Icing: Blend butter, half of icing sugar and lemon juice together until light. Gradually add remaining icing sugar and enough cream to make a smooth spreading consistency. Spread over cooled cake.
 
Recipe provided via www.MeanMeals.com