Spiced Tea Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350° (325° for colored fluted tube pan).
2. 2
   Using solid shortening, grease pan and flour (12-cup tube pan).
3. 3
   (Also grease if nonstick finish.)
4. 4
   In large bowl, blend first 8 ingredients; beat 2 minutes at highest speed.
5. 5
   Pour into prepared pan.
6. 6
   Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
7. 7
   Cool upright in pan 15 minutes; turn on serving plate.