Sunday, April 18, 2010

Vintage WWI Eggless, Milkless, Butterless Cake

Vintage WWI Eggless, Milkless, Butterless Cake


1 C water
2 C raisins
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 C brown sugar
1/3 C shortening
1/4 tsp. salt
2 C. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder

Place water, raisins, cinnamon, cloves, brown sugar, shortening, nutmeg and salt in a saucepan and mix. Place on heat and bring to a boil. Cook 3 minutes. Allow to cool, then sift together the flour, baking soda and baking powder. Stir into cooked mixture. Place in a greased loaf pan and bake at 350 for one hour.

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