Yield: 4 servings
| Measure | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | Sugar |
| 2 cups | Raisins |
| 1 cup | Lard * |
| ¼ teaspoon | Allspice |
| ¼ teaspoon | Cloves |
| 1 x | Pinch Of Salt |
| 1 teaspoon | Cinnamon (Or To Taste) |
* The original recipe calls for Lard. I don't know if shortening will ~------------------------------------------------------ ~------------------ Boil together all ingredients.
Add water just enough water to cover raisins. Boil until raisins are tender. Cool. Add 1 t baking soda and enough Unbleached flour to make a stiff batter.
Pour batter into 9-inch round cake pan. Bake in moderate oven until cake springs back when touched lightly (about 1 hour at 350 degrees F). Serve warm or cold with cream, custard sauce or powdered sugar frosting. Walnuts may be added to batter just before baking.