War Cake

Originally appeared in Farm and Dairy on October 6, 1988 by L. Ford of Butler, PA

Ingredients:

• 2 cups brown sugar
• 2 cups + 2 tsp. hot water
• 1 Tbsp. shortening
• 3/4 cup raisins
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 3 cups flour
• 1 tsp. baking soda

Directions:

1. Mix 2 cups brown sugar, 2 cups hot water and 1 Tablespoon solid shortening in a pan.
2. Add 1/2 to 3/4 cup raisins, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Boil 5 minutes.
3. When COLD, add 3 cups flour and 1 teaspoon baking soda dissolved in 2 teaspoons hot water.
4. Bake at 350°-375° in a greased bundt for 45 minutes or a greased tube pan for 1 hour.