poor man's cake

18 Pinches
Parker's Cove, NL
Updated on Nov 14, 2014

An easy cake to make & enjoy.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake
yield About 8-10 people

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups raisins
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 3 cups water
  • 4 tablespoons shortening
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon allspice
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 4 cups flour
  • 1 cup chopped nuts

How To Make poor man's cake

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees.( depending on your oven.)
  • Step 2
    Combine the raisins, sugar & water in a saucepan & cook for 10 minutes over medium heat.
  • Step 3
    Add shortening and let mixture cool.
  • Step 4
    Stir in sat, baking soda, allspice, cinnamon, flour & nuts & transfer to a greased 9x13 " pan.
  • Step 5
    Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.

Discover More

Category: Cakes
Method: Bake
Ingredient: Flour
Culture: Canadian

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