Red-Plum Spice Cake

* Exported from MasterCook *

Red-Plum Spice Cake

Recipe By : Best Recipes April, 1993
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Desserts

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup red plums -- drained (chop
-- plums into
-- quarters; reserve
-- liquid)
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tsp -- nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cloves
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 eggs -- well beaten
1/2 cup red plum liquid
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Sift flour and dry ingredients together. Cream shortening with sugar; add eggs
and beat thoroughly. Add dry ingredients and beat well. Fold in plums, plum
liquid and nuts. Pour into cake pan approximately 7x11-inches. Bake at 375
degrees for about 35 minutes.

Cream Cheese Frosting: Beat 3 ounces cream cheese, softened. Add 2 teaspoons
plum liquid and 1-1/2 cups powdered sugar.

Scanned, Busted & Proofed by Gene Johnston (ejohnston@mailexcite.com)



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