War Cake

Category: Cakes
Cooking method: Baking
Yield: 1 loaf

About

Some old depression recipes from Mom’s cookbooks and recipes.

Ingredients

1 c. Karo
1 c. cold water
1 t. salt
½ t. cloves
1 t. cinnamon
½ t. nutmeg
1 T. Crisco shortening
1 t. soda
2 c. flour
½ t. baking powder

Steps

Cook first 6 ingredients for 3 minutes. After boiling point, add Crisco when cooled. Add soda dissolved in a small amount of hot water. Add the dry ingredients.

Spread in a greased tube pan. Bake at 325℉ for 60 minutes.