BUTTERMILK SPICE CAKE 
2 1/2 c. flour
1 c. sugar
3/4 c. packed brown sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
3 eggs
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 tsp. allspice
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 1/3 c. buttermilk
1/2 c. shortening

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour baking pan. Measure all ingredients into a large mixing bowl. Blend 1/2 minute on low speed, scraping bowl constantly. Beat 3 minutes on high speed, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan.

Bake in oblong cake 45 minutes, layers 40-45 minutes - until cake tester comes out clean. Let cool. To top - sprinkle lightly with confectioners' sugar.

 

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