World War 1 Cake

13 ingredients
3 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 cups white sugar
  • 4 cups raisins
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon clove
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons allspice
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 6 cups flour
  • 1 cup currants
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 cup cherries, cut in half (green and red mixed)

Directions

  1. 1
    In the evening, mix together the first 9 ingredients in a large pot. Bring 4 cups water to a boiling point. Pour hot water over mixture and boil for 5 minutes. Let stand overnight to cool.
  2. 2
    Next morning, sift together twice the flour and baking soda, and stir into cold mixture. Add currants and cherries. Pour into 4 loaf pans, and bake at 325F for about 1 1/2 hours.
  3. 3
    Cool completely, then wrap in foilwrap.

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