OLD FASHIONED CHEWY CAKE

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I found this recipe when we were first married 48 yrs ago. My family had always loved it. I hadn't made it now for several years but came across it again a couple of months ago and we still love it just as much!

Provided by Phyllis Schelling

Categories     Cakes

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 c raisins
1/2 c dates, chopped
1/2 c dried apricots, chopped
1 c hot water
2 1/2 Tbsp butter, cold
1 1/2 c all purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp cloves or allspice
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 c white sugar

Steps:

  • 1. In a large saucepan combine dried fruits, sugar, hot water, and butter. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Cool.
  • 2. Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves or allspice, salt. Stir into cooled boiled mixture.
  • 3. Bake in 8X8 greased pan at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes. Cool before cutting.
  • 4. You could frost it, but we've always liked it just plain.

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