Poor Man's Cake Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup cold water
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 cups raisins
• 1/2 cup lard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 40 mins

Ready Time: 1 hr 50 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease one 9 x 13 inch pan.
• place cold water, brown sugar, raisins, lard, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in a large saucepan. bring this combination to a boil. let simmer for a full 6 minutes, then allow mixture to cool to lukewarm. set aside.
• in small mixing bowl, combine flour and soda. gradually add the dry ingredients to the cooled mixture. add vanilla, and blend into batter. pour batter into prepared pan.
• bake in the preheated oven for 90 to 120 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. allow to cool. store for at least a week before cutting. this cake will remain moist for months.