SPICE CHIFFON CAKE

 2 EGGS, separated

1/2 cup GRANULATED SUGAR

2 1/4 cup FLOUR

1 teaspoon BAKING POWDER

3/4 teaspoon SODA

1 teaspoon SALT

3/4 teaspoon NUTMEG

3/4 teaspoon CLOVES

3/4 teaspoon CINNAMON

1 cup BROWN SUGAR

1/3 cup VEGETABLE OIL

1 cup BUTTERMILK

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour pan(s) (8" or 9" or a 13"x9"). 

Beat egg whites until frothy. Gradually beat in granulated sugar. Continue beating until very stiff and glossy.

Measure flour by sifting. Blend flour, soda, baking powder, salt, and spices in a separate bowl. Add brown sugar, oil and 2/3 cup of buttermilk. Beat for 1 minute at medium speed. Scrape sides. Add remaining buttermilk and egg yolks. Beat for 1 minute scraping sides frequently, fold in meringue.

Pour into pan(s). 

Bake:

Layers 30-35 minutes

Oblong pan 40-45 minutes