Palestinian Fasting Cake

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

12 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1 1/4 cups water
2/3 cup shortening
2/3 cup dates or 2/3 cup raisins
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons water
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder

Directions

1

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

Boil together for 3 minutes. Let cool.
3

Dissolve the baking soda and salt in a cup in 2 teaspoons water. Add the salt/soda to the fruit mixture.
4

Combine and gradually add flour and baking powder.
5

Pour into a greased 9-inch square pan and bake at 325° for 50 minutes.