Palestinian Fasting Cake

Name: Palestinian Fasting Cake
Ingredients: 1 c. sugar; 1 1/4 c. water; 2/3 c. shortening; 2/3 c. dates or raisins; 1/2 tsp. nutmeg; 2 tsp. cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. ground cloves; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1/8 tsp. salt; 2 tsp. water; 2 c. flour; 1 tsp. baking powder

12 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 c. sugar
1 1/4 c. water
2/3 c. shortening
2/3 c. dates or raisins
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1 tsp. baking soda
1/8 tsp. salt
2 tsp. water
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder

Directions

1

In saucepan, combine sugar, water, shortening, dates or raisins, nutmeg, cinnamon and ground cloves.
2

Boil together for 3 minutes.
3

Let cool.
4

Dissolve in cup the baking soda and salt in 2 teaspoons water.
5

Add the salt/soda to the fruit mixture.
6

Combine and gradually add flour and baking powder.
7

Pour into a greased 9-inch square pan and bake at 325°
8

for 50 minutes.