Cinnamon Raisin Cake 2-1/2 cups flour 1/2 cup sugar 3/4 cup brown sugar 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 3/4 tsp cinnamon 3/4 tsp allspice 1/2 tsp cloves 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1-1/3 cups buttermilk (or 3 Tbsp vinegar plus milk to fill measure) 1/2 cup shortening 3 eggs 1 cup raisins 1 cup walnuts Beat shortening with sugar. Add eggs. Mix in dry ingredients alternating with wet ingredients. Pour into greased pan. Bake at 350 deg. for 45 minutes. Brown Butter Icing 2/3 cup butter 1 lb confectioners sugar 3 tsp vanilla 4-8 Tbsp hot water (to consistency) Melt 2/3 cup butter until brown. Remove from heat and stir in sugar and vanilla. Add hot water as needed to make spreading consistency -- ~~Rec.food.recipes is moderated; only recipes and recipe requests are accepted for posting. Please read the FAQ posted each week. Please send recipes, requests, questions or comments to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please allow several days for your submission to appear.
