Francine's Texas Cuisine

 
 

War Cake

 

2 cups brown sugar
2 cups hot water
2 teaspoons shortening
3/4 cup raisins
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon cloves
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
Hot water

In a medium to large sized saucepan, mix combines the first 7 ingredients. Boil 5 minutes after it begins to bubble. When the mixture is cold (it must be cold), add flour and baking soda that has been dissolved in a couple of teaspoons of hot water. Mix well and pour into a greased tube pan. Bake for about 1 hour at 350-375 degrees.

 

 

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