2 c. sifted flour 1/4 tsp. cloves
3-1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 c. shortening
1 tsp. salt 1 c. milk
1-1/3 c. sugar 1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. cinnamon 2 large eggs
1 tsp. nutmeg
Sift together into mixing bowl all ingredients in first column, plus cloves. Add shortening, milk, and vanilla. Beat with electric mixer 2 minutes. Scrape sides and bottom of bowl frequently. Add eggs and beat 2 more minutes. Pour into two greased and floured 8" round layer pans. Bake at 350 deg. for 30-40 minutes. Cool. Spread with Spiced Buttercream Frosting.
SPICED BUTTER FROSTING
Buttercream Frosting (Section 10, Pg 8) 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. chopped walnuts 1/2 c. chopped raisins
Blend all together and spread between layers and on top and sides of Temptation Spice Cake.