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Dot'S Civil War Cake

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A home-kitchen version of dot's civil war cake, written step by step so it's easy to follow that's worth the oven time.

Dot'S Civil War Cake
Total
65 min
Serves
16
Level
Medium

Ingredients

  • 3 medium apples, chopped
  • 2 c. raisins
  • 1 c. brown sugar
  • 1 c. granulated sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. shortening
  • 2 c. cold water
  • 3 c. flour
  • 2 tsp. soda
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1 tsp. cloves
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 c. nuts

Method

  1. Combine and cook first 6 ingredients.

  2. Bring to boil and boil 5 minutes; cool.

  3. Add sifted, dry ingredients to apple mixture. Stir and blend only.

  4. Add nuts.

  5. Pour into greased and floured tube pan.

  6. Bake 1 hour at 350°.

  7. Serves 16.

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