| 1916 War Cake
2 cups of water
2/3 cup of shortening
1 teaspoon of ground cloves
1 teaspoon of nutmeg
1 teaspoon of salt
2 cups of brown sugar
1 cup of raisins
3 cups of self-rising flour
2 teaspoons of baking powder
1 cup of nuts, chopped (pecans)
1 cup of cornmeal
1 teaspoon of baking soda |
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Topping, if desired
3/4 cup of sugar
1/2 stick oleo
1/2 cup of milk
1 cup of coconut
Boil water, brown sugar, shortening and spices for 3 minutes. Cool to lukewarm. Stir in dry ingredients, pour into greased and floured 13 x 9 inch pan. Bake on 350ºF. for 30 to 40 minutes. Cook topping 2 minutes. Spread on cake while cake is warm. |
