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ENGLISH WAR CAKE
Photo: David Holifield

ENGLISH WAR CAKE

8 ingredients 5 steps historical_ia
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup hot water
  • 2 cups raisins
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • Spices to taste
  • ½ cup lard
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

Directions

1

Boil hot water, raisins, brown sugar, and lard together for three minutes.

2

Cool the mixture.

3

Add baking soda and sifted flour with baking powder to the cooled mixture.

4

Mix well and pour into a round pan.

5

Bake at 350°F (175°C) until done.

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