POOR MAN'S CAKE II
This cake often appeared on the Sunday dinner table during the depression and the war years. It's been in my family for three generations. During the olden days, many families could not afford the luxury of the traditional fruitcakes, so this recipe became the popular Christmas fruitcake of the poor.
Provided by Doreen MacKay
Categories Desserts Cakes Spice Cake Recipes
Time 1h50m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease one 9 x 13 inch pan.
- Place cold water, brown sugar, raisins, lard, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in a large saucepan. Bring this combination to a boil. Let simmer for a full 6 minutes, then allow mixture to cool to lukewarm. Set aside.
- In small mixing bowl, combine flour and soda. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the cooled mixture. Add vanilla, and blend into batter. Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 90 to 120 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool. Store for at least a week before cutting. This cake will remain moist for months.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.6 calories, Carbohydrate 34.2 g, Cholesterol 5.4 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 140.1 mg, Sugar 21.5 g
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Ebikewluye Brenda
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I highly recommend it.
vedisj
[email protected]This is the best chocolate cake I've ever had. It's so moist and flavorful. I'll definitely be making it again.
Marty Bowen
[email protected]This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still good. I would recommend using less sugar next time.
Lillian Carpenter
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.
Linda samal samal
[email protected]This cake was a disappointment. It was dry and bland. I won't be making it again.
Matthew Lozano
[email protected]I've been making this cake for years and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.
floyd manganye
[email protected]This cake is delicious! I made it for my husband's birthday and he loved it. It's so moist and flavorful.
Haider Shareef
[email protected]I've tried this recipe a few times and I can't seem to get it right. The cake always turns out dense and gummy.
Wesley Reaves
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for a quick and easy chocolate fix. It's always a hit with my friends and family.
Sudath Rohana
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Mahfuz Salhadin
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I've made it several times and it always turns out perfect.
Waseem Mehar
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it. It's definitely a good recipe for chocolate lovers.
Bakhtar Dawar
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so moist and flavorful, and the chocolate chips add a nice touch of sweetness. I usually serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and it's always a hit.
Saea Hassam
[email protected]This cake is incredibly easy to make and tastes delicious! I used a 9x13 pan and baked it for 30 minutes. The cake was moist and fluffy, with a slightly crispy top. I served it with fresh berries and whipped cream, and it was a hit with my family.