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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.

War Cake
Total
60 min
Level
Medium

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

  1. Place sugar, water, molasses, salt and shortening in a saucepan.

  2. Bring to a rapid boil.

  3. Cool and then add flour, baking powder and spices sifted together.

  4. Add the candied peel.

  5. Beat thoroughly and turn into a greased pan; bake in a 350° oven for 45 to 60 minutes.

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