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Poor Man's Cake

From Diana Rattray,
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A spice cake with raisins, shared by Sandy H.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 1/2 cups raisins
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 tablespoons hot water
  • 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour

PREPARATION:

In a heavy saucepan, bring raisins and 1 cup water to a boil. Reduce heat to low and continue cooking 10 minutes longer.

Cream shortening and sugar. Stir in cooked raisins, 1/2 cup water, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, salt, and baking soda dissolved in hot water. Beat in flour. Pour batter into greased and floured 9 x 13 x 2-inch pan.

Bake at 350 ° (175 degrees C) for 25 minutes.
Shared by Sandy H.

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