Eggless, Milkless, Butterless Cake

A recipe for hard times,

Or in case the storm keeps you at home while low on supplies.

Good Housekeeping Cookbook, 1922.  

Eggless, Milkless, Butterless Cake

2 cupfulls brown sugar
2 cupfulls hot water
2 tablespoonfuls shortening
1 teaspoonful salt
1 package seedless raisins
1 teaspoonful cinnamon
1 teaspoonful cloves
3 cupfuls bread flour
1 teaspoonful soda

Boil together the sugar, water, lard, salt, raisins, and spices for 5 minutes.  When cold, add the flour and the soda dissolved in a teaspoonful of hot water.  This makes two loaves.  Bake about 45 minutes in a 325 degree oven.  This cake is of good texture and will keep moist for some time.

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