Depression Cake Ii

Name: Depression Cake Ii
Ingredients: 2 cups packed brown sugar; 2 cups hot water; 2 tablespoons bacon grease; 2 cups raisins; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground cloves

9 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

2 cups packed brown sugar
2 cups hot water
2 tablespoons bacon grease
2 cups raisins
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves

Directions

1

In a medium saucepan combine the brown sugar, hot water, bacon grease, and raisins, over medium heat. Bring to a boil for 5 minutes, then set aside to cool.
2

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour two 8x4 inch loaf pans.
3

In a large bowl, stir together the flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, and cloves. Add the ingredients from the saucepan and mix until well blended. Divide evenly between the two prepared pans.
4

Bake for 45 to 50 minutes in the preheated oven. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.