Depression Cake I

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Prep Time:
15 mins

Cook Time:
55 mins

Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins

Servings:
24

Yield:
1 (9×13-inch) cake

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Ingredients

1cupshortening

2cupswater

2cupsraisins

1teaspoonground cinnamon

1teaspoonground nutmeg

1teaspoonground allspice

½teaspoonground cloves

2cupswhite sugar

3cupsall-purpose flour

1teaspoonbaking soda

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Directions

In a saucepan combine shortening, water, raisins, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cloves, and sugar. Simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand until cool.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.

Stir flour and baking soda into the cooled raisin mixture and mix until just combined. Pour batter into the prepared pan.

Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

234	Calories
9g	Fat
38g	Carbs
2g	Protein