Cold water fruit cake
12 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | cups | White sugar |
| 2 | tablespoons | Shortening |
| 1 | teaspoon | Cinnamon, |
| 1 | teaspoon | Nutmeg |
| 1 | teaspoon | Cloves |
| 1 | pounds | Raisins (seeded) |
| 2 | cups | Cold water |
| 3 | cups | Flour |
| 1 | teaspoon | Soda |
| 1 | teaspoon | Salt |
| 1 | teaspoon | Vanilla |
Directions
combine 1st.7 ingrediences in saucepan, stir and bring to a boil over medium heat and boil 5 min. Let cool. Then add vanilla. Add the flour, soda and salt mixture & at the same time add cut up cherries & nuts at least a ½ cup each. I also add a cup regular raisins. Pour batter into a greased & floured tube pan and bake in 350 oven 1½ hrs.