Making a "groaning cake" is a great early labor project for mom or family members.  Not only can a fresh baked cake serve as baby's birthday cake and energy for mom in labor or postpartum, but the sweet smell of fresh baked goods through the house can elicit feelings of comfort and happy memories.  Below find more information on the groaning cake and recipe for sweet spiced cake, sure to make the house smell delicious.  


All Natural Groaning Cake Recipe
2 ½ Cups Flour
3 eggs
2 tsp. Baking powder
½ Cup oil
1 tsp. Baking soda
½ Cup orange juice
2 tsp. Cinnamon
¼ Cup molasses
½ tsp. Ground cloves
1 1/3 Cups sugar
1 ½ cups apple (grated, no skin)
1 tsp. Almond extract

Sift dry ingredients together. Add apple. Beat eggs. Add oil, orange juice, molasses and sugar. Add to dry ingredients. Mix well. Add almond extract. Bake at 350 F. for 35-40 minutes. Makes two 9 X 5 loaves or about 18 muffins.

Additions: raisins, dates, dried fruits, or nuts.


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