SPICE CAKE

1 tsp. cinnamon

½ tsp. nutmeg

½ tsp. cloves

Few grains cayenne

1½ tbsp. boiling water

1¾ cups pastry flour

3 tsp. baking powder

¼ tsp. salt

2 eggs

4 tbsp. Carnation Milk

6 tbsp. water

½ cup fat

1 cup sugar

Soak spices in boiling water. Measure flour after sifting once. Resift twice with the baking powder and salt. Dilute Carnation with the water. Cream fat and sugar thoroughly. Add well beaten eggs and beat until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add spices, then the flour and milk alternately, beginning and ending with the flour. Bake in a moderate (375°F) oven.