Chocolate Spice Cake

A rich chocolate cake with a hint of cinnamon and cloves.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup shortening
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 egg yolks
• 2 oz (2 squares) unsweetened chocolate
• 2 cups cake flour
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp cloves
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 cup milk
• 4 egg whites
• 1/8 tsp salt

Directions:

Cream shortening and sugar, then beat in egg yolks one at a time. Add flour, cinnamon, cloves, chocolate and baking powder. Add milk and fold in egg whites. Bake at 375 degrees F, in two greased 9 inch cake pans or in a tube pan, for approximately 25-30 min or until done.

Number of Servings: 8-10

Notes from the Cook: Chocolate frosting is best, or powdered sugar.