Election Day Cake

Election Day Cake

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An Election Day Cake is a spiced cake that is a great way to celebrate elections through history. Vote for Cake!

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Cooking tools:

  • Tube pan
  • Sifter
  • Hand mixer
  • Cooling rack
  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Wooden spoon

Ingredients

  • 2 packages active dry yeast (2-1/4 teaspoons each)
  • 1-1/2 cups lukewarm water (105° to 115°F)
  • 1 cup plus 2 teaspoons sugar, divided
  • 4 cups sifted all-purpose flour, divided
  • 3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) margarine or butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground mace
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 eggs
  • 2/3 cup raisins
  • 2/3 cup currants
  • 1/4 cup chopped candied citron
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

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