Poor Man's Cake
1 c Sugar 1/4 ts Cloves 2 c Raisins 1 x Pinch Of Salt 1 c Lard * 1 ts Cinnamon (Or To Taste) 1/4 ts Allspice * The original recipe calls for Lard. I don't know if shortening will ~...
Ingredients
- 1c sugar 1/4 ts cloves
- 2c raisins 1 x pinch of salt
- 1c lard * 1 ts cinnamon (or to taste)
- 1/4ts allspice
Directions
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1 c Sugar 1/4 ts Cloves 2 c Raisins 1 x Pinch Of Salt 1 c Lard * 1 ts Cinnamon (Or To Taste) 1/4 ts Allspice * The original recipe calls for
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I don't know if shortening will ~-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Boil together all ingredients
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Add water just enough water to cover raisins
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Boil until raisins are tender
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Add 1 t baking soda and enough Unbleached flour to make a stiff batter
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Pour batter into 9-inch round cake pan
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Bake in moderate oven until cake springs back when touched lightly (about 1 hour at 350 degrees F)
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Serve warm or cold with cream, custard sauce or powdered sugar frosting