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Poor Man's Cake Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 c. raisins
1 c. nuts
1 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 pt. water
1 tsp. allspice
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. soda
2 1/2 c.flour
Directions:
Directions:
Bring to a boil the shortening, raisins, sugar and water. Set aside until nearly cold, add soda. In mixing bowl have other ingredients, adding cooled mixture to this and lastly flour. Flour to thicken, about 2 1/2 c. - not too thick. Bake in greased cookie sheet or two 8 inch pans, approximately 35-40 minutes at 350ºF. Use toothpick method for doneness. A very moist cake and good without frosting.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Taken from "Recipes to be Remembered" Asbury W.S.C.S. 1959

 

 

 

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