Eggless butterless and milkless cake

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsSugar Water
½cupShortening
2cupsRaisins
1teaspoonCinnamon
3cupsFlour
1teaspoonBaking powder
½teaspoonBaking soda
½teaspoonNutmeg
½teaspoonCloves, ground

Directions

"This is fun to make and everyone who came to my house had a second serving and might have had more but unfortunately by that time it was all gone.

This recipe came from a cookbook published in 1917 during World War 1 when cooks had to skimp." Anne's note: this is also called "War Cake" or "Victory Cake" in some cookbooks. It might be suitable for vegans (is shortening derived from animals?) Into a saucepan, measure sugar, water, shortening and raisins. Boil for 4 minutes. Cool. Sift together and add remaining ingredeints. Bake at 350F for 40 minutes.

Source: _Cakes and Frostings with Schmecks Appeal_ From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini