Poor Man's Cake
"An old-fashioned dessert that was especially popular in the 1930s, Poor Man’s Cake is sometimes known as Depression Cake. Try it with a cream cheese frosting, such as the one we use on our Best Ever Carrot Cake...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups brown sugar
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2 cups hot water
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1 teaspoon salt
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2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
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1 package (15 ounces) raisins
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon ground cloves
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda dissolved in 2 teaspoons hot water
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cream cheese frosting (optional)
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