CANADIAN WAR CAKE

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This is a family recipe passed from my dad's mother to my mom when my parents were married. Recently, it was passed to me. It is a Christmas time favorite.

Provided by Nancy Carver

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 c self rising flour
2 c hot water
1 box raisins
2 c dark brown sugar
1 1/2 stick margarine
1 tsp allspice
1 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp cinnamon
1 c nuts, optional
ICING
2 c brown sugar
1 c sugar
2 stick margarine
1 tsp vanilla
3/4 c milk

Steps:

  • 1. Mix together sugar, margarine, spices, and raisins in hot water. Let boil for 5 minutes. Cool. Add four and mix well. Bake in 3 greased layer pans lined with wax paper. Bake at 325 degrees for 40 minutes.
  • 2. For Icing: Cook until waxy. Beat until cold. Spread between layers and on top and sides of cooled cake.

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