Caramel Spice Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Set oven to 350 degrees.
2. 2
   Grease a 13x9-inch baking pan.
3. 3
   In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and all three spices.
4. 4
   Mix well; set aside.
5. 5
   In another bowl, beat egg yolks, oil and water together.
6. 6
   Stir in lemon juice, beat for 2 minutes.
7. 7
   Gradually beat into dry ingredients, until smooth.
8. 8
   In another small bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until stiff, but not dry; Fold into batter, mix well (do not beat).
9. 9
   Pour batter into buttered prepared baking pan.
10. 10
    Bake 50-55 minutes, or until cake test done.
11. 11
    TO MAKE ICING: In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat and stir in flour and salt.
12. 12
    Cook for 1 minute while stirring (do not brown butter).
13. 13
    Stir in cream; cook until mixture thickens.
14. 14
    Remove from heat and add in brown sugar, mix well.
15. 15
    Let cool for 5 minutes.
16. 16
    Add icing sugar and vanilla; mix well.
17. 17
    Spread cake with caramel icing; serve immediately.