Civil War Cake Recipe

Name: Civil War Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb raisins; 2 cups water; 2 cups sugar (1 white & 1 brown); 1 cup shortening; 4 1/2 cups cake flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 teaspoon clove; 1 cup nuts (optional)

Servings: persons

1 lb raisins
2 cups water
2 cups sugar (1 white & 1 brown)
1 cup shortening
4 1/2 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon clove
1 cup nuts (optional)

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Combine raisins, sugar, 1 cup of water, shortening, salt & spices in a saucepan.
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Bring to a boil, simmer 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, then cool till lukewarm, then add the other cp of water.
3
Dissolve soda in 2 teas.
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of water, set aside. Stir sifted & measured flour into raisin mixture & beat until smooth.
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Add dissolved soda last. Pur into greased floured 13x9 [am & bale 50-55 min.
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at 350 degrees.
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It may also be cooked in a tube pan.
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Serve with whipped cream or caramel frosting.
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Combine 3/4 cup of brown sugar 1/2 cup of water 1/2 tsp salt in a saucepan.
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Cook 6 min.
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stirring often.
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Cool to lukewarm and stir in 3 Tbsp.
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of butter.
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Then gradually stir in 21/4 cups of sifted confectionery sugar, beating until smooth.
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Stir in 1 teas.
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vanilla and spread on cake. You will be surprised how good it taste with such little ingredients.

885

kcal

Calories

Fat

205

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb raisins, 2 cups water, 2 cups sugar (1 white & 1 brown), 1 cup shortening, and more.

Yes, Civil War Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Civil War Cake

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