Depression Cake

11 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 c. raisins
  • 1 c. water
  • 2 c. flour
  • 1/2 c. cold water
  • 1/4 c. shortening
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 3/4 c. sugar
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. ground cloves
  • 1 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1 tsp. salt

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large saucepan, put raisins and 1 cup water.
  2. 2
    Bring to a boil, turn down heat and simmer 15 minutes.
  3. 3
    Add shortening, let melt.
  4. 4
    Add 1/2 cup cold water, sugar, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, salt and baking soda.
  5. 5
    Mix well.
  6. 6
    Add flour; mix well.
  7. 7
    Put in lightly greased and floured square pan.
  8. 8
    Bake at 375° for 30 to 40 minutes until done.

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