POOR MAN'S CAKE

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Make and share this Poor Man's Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by GrandmaIsCooking

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup sugar
2 cups raisins
1 cup lard (original recipe calls for lard, don't know if shortening will work)
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon clove
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon (or to taste)

Steps:

  • Boil together all ingredients.
  • Add water just enough water to cover raisins.
  • Boil until raisins are tender.
  • Cool.
  • Add 1 t baking soda and enough Unbleached flour to make a stiff batter.
  • Pour batter into 9-inch round cake pan.
  • Bake in moderate oven until cake springs back when touched lightly (about 1 hour at 350 degrees F).
  • Serve warm or cold with cream, custard sauce or powdered sugar frosting.
  • Walnuts may be added to batter just before baking.

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