Boiled Cake

12 ingredients
4 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. raisins or dates
  • 2 c. (heaping) sugar
  • 2 c. cold water
  • 1/2 c. melted shortening
  • 2 tsp. soda
  • 1/2 tsp. cloves
  • 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 4 c. flour
  • 1 tsp. nuts (if desired)

Directions

  1. 1
    Boil together raisins, sugar, water and shortening.
  2. 2
    Let cool. Add soda, cloves, nutmeg, salt and flour.
  3. 3
    Pour into 2 greased and floured loaf pans.
  4. 4
    Bake at 350° for 50 to 55 minutes.

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