An old spice cake recipe that calls for COLD coffee?

Question

My great grandmother used to make a holiday spice cake. The recipe involved COLD coffee (it wouldn't turn out right if the coffee wasn't cold). It also involved the entire mixture (I believe) being refrigerated over night prior to baking. Anyone have a recipe like this??

Additional info: confirmed with my father that it's actually HOT coffee at first, but you have to let it sit overnight. Then the next day when you bake it, if the coffee is still too hot, the cake will come out green, but still taste good. Anyone have a clue what I'm talking about on this one? It's apparently and old recipe.... thanks!

Answer 1

Spiced Gyngerbrede

Ingredients

1/2 c Shortening
2 3/4 c Flour
2 tb Orange rind, grated
1 ts Soda
1/2 ts Salt
1/2 c Brown sugar
1 ts Cinnamon
3 ea Eggs
1 ts Mace
1 c Molasses or sorghum
1 ts Nutmeg
1/4 c Orange juice
1/2 c Raisins
1/4 c Brandy, or Coffee

Instructions

Coffee may be substituted for brandy. Cream shortening and orange rind together. Add brown sugar gradually and cream thoroughly. Blend in well beaten eggs. Beat hard for 1-2 minutes to make a smooth batter. Sift flour, soda, salt and spices together and add to creamed mixture alternately with the molasses and mix of orange juice/brandy. Add raisins. Pour in well greased and floured 8" X 12" X 2-1/2" pan. bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes

Answer 2

NGREDIENTS

* 2 cups all-purpose flour
* 1 teaspoon baking powder
* 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
* 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
* 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
* 1/2 cup white sugar
* 1/2 cup honey
* 1/2 cup vegetable oil
* 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee, room temperature
* 1 egg

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 inch square pan.
2. In one medium bowl, stir together four, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger. Next, stir in sugar, honey, oil, and coffee. With an electric beater at medium speed, beat batter for two minutes; add egg, and beat for one minute longer. Pour into prepared pan.
3. Bake until a cake tester inserted in center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Cool completely before serving, and then enjoy!