MARDI GRAS PARTY CAKE 
2/3 c. Nestle's butterscotch morsels
1/4 c. water
2 1/4 c. Sifter all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 1/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
3 unbeaten eggs

Melt butterscotch morsels in 1/4 cup water in saucepan. Cool. Sift together flour, salt, soda and baking powder, set aside. Add sugar, gradually to 1/2 cup shortening, cream well. Blend in 3 unbeaten eggs; beat well after each. Blend in melted morsels; mix well. Add the dry ingredients alternately with 1 cup buttermilk or sour milk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Blend well after each addition. Turn into two 9 inch round layer pans, well greased and floured on bottom. Bake at 375 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes. Cool. Spread filling between layers and on top to within 1/2 inch of edge. Frost sides and edge with Seafoam Frosting or whipped cream.

 

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