War Cake
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A home-kitchen version of war cake, written step by step so it's easy to follow that's worth the oven time.
Ingredients
- 1 c. brown sugar
- 1 1/2 c. water
- 1/4 c. molasses
- 2 1/2 c. flour
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 c. shortening
- 4 tsp. baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp. mixed spiced
- 1/4 c. candied peel
Method
Place sugar, water, molasses, salt and shortening in a saucepan.
Bring to a rapid boil.
Cool and then add flour, baking powder and spices sifted together.
Add the candied peel.
Beat thoroughly and turn into a greased pan; bake in a 350° oven for 45 to 60 minutes.
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