AUNT ANNA'S COCOA-SPICE CUPCAKES
1/3 c. shortening
1 c. sugar (about)
1/3 c. cocoa
1/2 c. strong coffee
1 1/3 c. flour
2 eggs, separated
2 tsp. baking powder
1/8 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. allspice
1/4 c. cloves
Cream shortening add sugar and well-beaten egg yolks, beat until fluffy.
Mix and sift twice, flour, baking powder, salt, cocoa, cinnamon, allspice and
cloves. Add alternately with coffee, to first mixture. Beat thoroughly and fold
in stiffly beaten egg whites. Pour into well greased cupcake tins, and bake in
a moderate oven for about 15 minutes. Cool and spread with Cream Icing.
CREAM ICING:
2 c. confectioners' sugar
2 to 3 tsp. heavy cream
1 tsp. vanilla
Add cream to sugar. Mix thoroughly. Add more cream if necessary. Beat
until fluffy. Add vanilla and spread.
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