Kathy's Strong Ale Spice Cake

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Title: KATHY'S STRONG ALE SPICE CAKE
Categories: Cakes
Yield: 6 Servings

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1 c Amber ale
2 c Mixed diced dried fruits,
; such as apricots, peaches,
; apples or raisins
1 c Light brown sugar, packed
1/3 c Oil
1/2 ts Ground cinnamon
1/2 ts Ground nutmeg
1/8 ts Ground cloves
2 1/2 c All-purpose flour
1 ts Baking powder
1 ts Baking soda
1/2 ts Salt
1 Egg

Mix together ale, dried fruits, brown sugar, oil, cinnamon, nutmeg and
cloves in saucepan. Bring to boil. Cook on simmer 3 minutes. Then cool.
To fruit mixture add flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and egg.
Stir until smooth. Pour into oiled 9-inch square baking pan. Bake at 350
degrees oven about 30 to 40 minutes, until wood pick inserted in middle
comes out clean. Cool on rack before serving. Makes 6 to 8 servings.
Each serving contains about: 469 calories; 313 mg sodium; 35 mg
cholesterol; 14 grams fat; 80 grams carbohydrates; 6 grams protein; 0.97
gram fiber.
Source: Bruce Aidells and Denis Kelly, "Real Beer and Good Eats" (Knopf:
1992)
Presented by: Charles Perry, L.A Times, article "The Six-Pack Gourmet",
2/18/93, page H10
"This cake, from Kelly's wife, Kathy, is one of our favorites: The taste
of the ale is quite pronounced in the cake, but combined with brown sugar
and mixed fruits, it is very pleasing."

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