war time cake

Bristow, OK
Updated on Feb 9, 2012

This recipe is from my Grandmother Jordan. I under stand that her Grand mother gave it to her. That would be my Great Grandmother Jordan. I think 4 genarations.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Convection Oven
yield

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 cup white syrup
  • 2 - eggs
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 2 cups cake flour sifted
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 teaspoon each cinnamon and nutmeg

How To Make war time cake

  • Step 1
    Beat sugar, syrup, eggs, and shortening well mixed.
  • Step 2
    Add buttermilk and flour that has been sifted with soda, salt, and spices.
  • Step 3
    Bake in layer or loaf pan 35 to 40 minutes at 350 degrees.
  • Step 4
    For Devils Food, omit the spices and add 3 squares of chocolate or 1/2 cup cocoa dissolved in 1/2 cup of boiling water.

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Category: Cakes
Culture: Polish
Ingredient: Flour

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