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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
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 Posted - Nov 13 2010 : 2:58:48 PM
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Hi girls! Do any of you have a good old recipe for War Cake? My aunt says she loved it as a little girl during WWII, and she has lost her grandmother's (my great-grandmother's recipe) heirloom recipe. I went searching online, but there are so many variations to choose from. I'm really hoping one of my farmgirl sisters can help by sharing your family's recipe! Thank you! - Nini
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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Edited by - Ninibini on Nov 13 2010 8:01:43 PM |
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SheilaC
True Blue Farmgirl
1948 Posts
Sheila
Vermont
USA
1948 Posts |
Posted - Nov 13 2010 : 7:42:32 PM
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Nini--maybe it's the cake we make that we call "Boiled Raisin Cake" it's my favorite cake of all time, especially when topped with cream cheese frosting. My great-grandma used to make it for my grandpa and his friends when he was in school. Here's the recipe, if you want to try it :)
Boiled Raisin Cake:
Boil together 1/2 pkg of raisins and 2 c. cold water. Let cool a little. Mix with 2 c. sugar, 1 c. shortening, 2 tsp cinnamon, 2 tsp nutmeg, 2 tsp baking soda, 2 tsp salt, 4 c flour, and 1/2 tsp cloves. Bake at 300 for 45 minutes
(I usually have to bake it for over an hour, and at like 350 or 375. You'll know when it's done.) It is SOOOOOOOOOOO delicious and moist and stays great for days. I do like it with cream cheese frosting on top! ;)
Hope this comes close to what you're looking for! |
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
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Posted - Nov 13 2010 : 8:04:50 PM
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Thank you, Sheila! I don't know it does sound similar to what she described, but I'm not sure. I'm going to call her tomorrow. I'm sure she will be thrilled. I really, really appreciate it. It does sound yummy - especially with the cream cheese frosting!! :) Thanks again! - Nini
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
Farmgirl Sister #1974 |
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Sandra K. Licher
True Blue Farmgirl
1106 Posts
Sandra
Horseshoe Bend
Arkansas
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Posted - Nov 14 2010 : 7:47:00 PM
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I've never heard of it but it sounds delicious and I am going to try it....with cream cheese frosting of course! Thank you for sharing!
Sam in AR..... "It's a great life if you don't weaken!"
Farmgirl Sister #226
www.farmgirlsam.blogspot.com |
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader
4928 Posts
USA
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SheilaC
True Blue Farmgirl
1948 Posts
Sheila
Vermont
USA
1948 Posts |
Posted - Nov 15 2010 : 04:49:47 AM
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| as far as WWII for the cake--my recipe is from before that, as my grandpa was a grown man and served in WW II. So this was probably a cake from the depression era. (the one posted above) |
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