Coffee-Spiced Cake

Ingredients

• 2 cup sifted enriched flour
• 3 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ¼ tsp cloves
• ¼ tsp allspice
• ¼ cup shortening
• ¾ cup sugar
• 2 eggs, beaten
• ¾ cup strong coffee

Method

1. Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and spices.
2. Cream together the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, beating well.
3. Add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture alternately with the coffee.
4. Bake in a greased loaf pan 4 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches in a moderate oven, 375 degrees F, 35 to 40 minutes.

Notes

Yield: one small loaf.

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