WAR CAKE & TOPPING RECIPE
DATED 1916
2 c. water
2/3 c. shortening
1 tsp. ground cloves
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. salt
2 c. brown sugar
1 c. raisins
3 c. self-rising flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 c. nuts, chopped (pecans are best)
1 c. cornmeal
1 tsp. baking soda
TOPPING (optional)
3/4 c. sugar
1/2 stick oleo (butter)
1/2 c. milk
1 c. coconut
Boil water, brown sugar, shortening and spices for 3 minutes.
Cool to lukewarm.
Stir in dry ingredients, pour into greased and floured 13 x 9 inch pan.
Bake on 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes.
Cook topping for approximately 2 minutes.
Spread on cake while cake is warm.
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