| War Cake
| Yields: 18 servings |
"War Cake uses ingredients that were available to the average household during World War II. Great served with whipped topping!" INGREDIENTS: | 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 1/4 cups water 1 cup raisins 1 cup chopped walnuts 1/2 cup chopped candied citron 1/3 cup shortening | 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 cups all-purpose flour 5 teaspoons baking powder | DIRECTIONS: | 1. | Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan. | | 2. | In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar and water. Add raisins, nuts, candied citron, shortening, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon; bring to a boil and boil 3 minutes. Remove from heat and cool. | | 3. | Sift in flour and baking powder; stir until well blended. Pour into prepared pan. | | 4. | Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack. Leave in pan and cut into squares. . | |
