Eggless, butterless, milkless cake

12 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsRaisins
1cupSugar
1cupWater
½cupShortening
2cupsAll-purpose flour
1teaspoonBaking powder
¼teaspoonSalt
1teaspoonCinnamon
1teaspoonNutmeg
1teaspoonSoda
½teaspoonCloves
1tablespoonBoiling water

Directions

Mix raisins, sugar and water; boil for 3 minutes. Add shortening. When cold add flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves (sifted together), and soda dissolved in 1 tablespoon boiling water. Bake in a greased loaf pan for 30 minutes at 350 degrees.

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