Ciderkrydderikage

== Description ==
Cider spice cake. Makes 1 loaf
== Ingredients ==
* 3 cups flour, sifted
* 3 teaspoons baking powder
* ¾ teaspoon salt
* 1 teaspoon cinnamon
* 1 teaspoon nutmeg
* ¼ teaspoon cloves
* ¾ cup soft butter
* 1½ cups brown sugar
* 3 eggs
* 1 tablespoon lemon juice
* 1 cup apple cider
=== Filling ===
* ½ cup sugar
* ¼ teaspoon salt
* 3 tablespoons cornstarch
* 1 cup apple cider
* 2 tablespoons lemon juice
* 2 tablespoons butter
* ½ cup butter
* 3½ tablespoons flour
* ¼ teaspoon salt
* ½ cup apple cider
* 3 cups powdered sugar
* ½ cup almonds -- ground
== Directions ==
# Measure and sift together the flour and baking powder, salt and spices.
# Cream the butter and sugar.
# Add the eggs and beat until thoroughly blended.
# Add the lemon juice to the cider and add alternately with the dry ingredients to creamed mixture, beating after each addition.
# Pour the batter into 3 greased and lightly 8-inch round layer-cake tins.
# Bake in a moderate oven (preheated to 375°F) for 25 to 30 minutes.
# Take from oven and let rest 10 minutes.
# Turn onto a rack to cool for 10 minutes.
# Spread a filling between the layers
=== Filling ===
# Combine sugar, salt and cornstarch in a saucepan.
# Add the cider and blend well.
# Cook over a low flame, stirring often, until thick and clear.
# Remove from fire and add the lemon juice and butter, blending well.
# Top the cake with almond-cider frosting (third set of ingredients): melt butter in a saucepan.
# Blend in the flour and the salt.
# Add the cider, a little at a time, stirring well after each addition.
# Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute over low heat, stirring constantly.
# Remove from flame and add powdered sugar, stirring continually until the mixture has cooled somewhat.
# Add the ground almonds and frost the sides and top of the cake.
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