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poor man's cake

Recipe by
Louise Walsh
Parker's Cove, NL

An easy cake to make & enjoy.

yield serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For poor man's cake

  • 1 1/2 c
    raisins
  • 1 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 3 c
    water
  • 4 Tbsp
    shortening
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 2 Tbsp
    baking soda
  • 1 tsp
    allspice
  • 1 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 4 c
    flour
  • 1 c
    chopped nuts

How To Make poor man's cake

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

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