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
 * 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

 * 1) Measure and sift together the flour and baking powder, salt and spices.
 * 2) Cream the butter and sugar.
 * 3) Add the eggs and beat until thoroughly blended.
 * 4) Add the lemon juice to the cider and add alternately with the dry ingredients to creamed mixture, beating after each addition.
 * 5) Pour the batter into 3 greased and lightly 8-inch round layer-cake tins.
 * 6) Bake in a moderate oven (preheated to 375ºF) for 25 to 30 minutes.
 * 7) Take from oven and let rest 10 minutes.
 * 8) Turn onto a rack to cool for 10 minutes.
 * 9) Spread a filling between the layers consisting of the second set of ingredients: combine sugar, salt and cornstarch in a saucepan.
 * 10) Add the cider and blend well.
 * 11) Cook over a low flame, stirring often, until thick and clear.
 * 12) Remove from fire and add the lemon juice and butter, blending well.
 * 13) Top the cake with almond-cider frosting (third set of ingredients): melt butter in a saucepan.
 * 14) Blend in the flour and the salt.
 * 15) Add the cider, a little at a time, stirring well after each addition.
 * 16) Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute over low heat, stirring constantly.
 * 17) Remove from flame and add powdered sugar, stirring continually until the mixture has cooled somewhat.
 * 18) Add the ground almonds and frost the sides and top of the cake.