Poor Man'S Cake Ii

Name: Poor Man'S Cake Ii
Ingredients: 1 cup cold water; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 2 cups raisins; 1/2 cup lard; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

11 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 cup cold water
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 cups raisins
1/2 cup lard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease one 9 x 13 inch pan.
2

Place cold water, brown sugar, raisins, lard, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in a large saucepan. Bring this combination to a boil. Let simmer for a full 6 minutes, then allow mixture to cool to lukewarm. Set aside.
3

In small mixing bowl, combine flour and soda. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the cooled mixture. Add vanilla, and blend into batter. Pour batter into prepared pan.
4

Bake in the preheated oven for 90 to 120 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool. Store for at least a week before cutting. This cake will remain moist for months.