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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Alivin Ang'ashi
[email protected]This cake is a winner! It's so moist and chocolatey, and the frosting is the perfect finishing touch. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. Thanks for sharing!
Othora Islam
[email protected]I'm not much of a baker, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The cake turned out perfectly and it was a huge hit with my family. Thanks for sharing!
gary hughes
[email protected]This is a great recipe! The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is the perfect finishing touch. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. Thanks for sharing!
Ben Deal
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the cake is always moist and delicious. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends. Thanks for sharing!
Shoaib shazi keerio
[email protected]This cake is amazing! It's so moist and flavorful, and the frosting is the perfect complement. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Kelisha Kabani
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit. It's so moist and chocolatey, and the frosting is the perfect finishing touch. I love that it's so easy to make, too. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.
Md Rakib jn
[email protected]This is my new go-to recipe for chocolate cake. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I love that I can use ingredients that I already have on hand. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Syed Ayan
[email protected]I'm not much of a baker, but this recipe was so simple that even I could do it. The cake turned out perfectly and it was a huge hit with my friends. Thanks for sharing such a great recipe!
Hasnain Tariq
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy dessert. I made it for my family last night and they loved it. The cake was moist and chocolatey, and the frosting was the perfect complement. I'll definitely be making this again.
SHARAF Al_ddeen
[email protected]I was skeptical at first, but this cake really surprised me. It's incredibly easy to make and the results are amazing. The cake is light and fluffy, with a perfect balance of sweetness and bitterness. I've already shared the recipe with all my friend
Afzal Abbas
[email protected]This cake is a revelation! I've tried so many poor man's cakes before, but this one is by far the best. It's moist, flavorful, and doesn't have that weird aftertaste that some other recipes do. I'll definitely be making this again and again.