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Depression Cake I

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Depression Cake I

Ingredients

  • cup shortening
  • cup swater
  • cup sraisins
  • teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground clove s
  • cup swhite sugar
  • cup sall-purpose flour
  • teaspoon baking soda

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan combine shortening, water, raisins, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cloves, and sugar. Simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand until cool.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  3. Stir flour and baking soda into the cooled raisin mixture and mix until just combined. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.