Poorman's Cake

15 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 lb raisins
  • 12 cup lard
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups applesauce
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 4 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 12 cup gumdrop
  • 1 cup walnuts
  • 12 cup dates
  • 12 cup candied fruit

Directions

  1. 1
    Boil together: raisins, lard, applesauce, and 1 cup water.
  2. 2
    Add sugar, cold water and dry ingredients to hot mixture, mixing well.
  3. 3
    Stir in the rest of ingredients.
  4. 4
    Pour into a buttered cake pan.
  5. 5
    Bake at 325 degrees for 90 minutes or until done.
  6. 6
    May be served with whipped cream or white (hard) sauce.

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