Click for Cookbook LOGIN
"He that but looketh on a plate of ham and eggs to lust after it hath already committed breakfast in his heart."--C. S. Lewis

Poor Man's Cake Recipe

  Tried it? Rate this Recipe:
 

 

This recipe for Poor Man's Cake is from Family Treasures, one of the cookbooks created at FamilyCookbookProject.com. We'll help you start your own personal cookbook! It's easy and fun. Click here to start your own cookbook!
Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 cups sugar
2 cups raisins
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup crisco or butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking soda
4 cups sifted flour
Directions:
Directions:
Boil raisins in 3 cups water for 10 minutes

Immediately add sugar, Crisco, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, nuts and vanilla.

Dissolve the baking soda in ½ cup hot water add to mixture

When cool add flour

Bake for 1 hour at 350 in greased and floured bread pans.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Joe's dad loved this warm from the oven with lots of butter

 

 

 

Learn more about the process to create a cookbook -- or
Start your own personal family cookbook right now!  Here's to good eating!

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!

 

 

 

336W  

Cookbooks are great for Holiday Gifts, Wedding Gifts, Bridal Shower ideas and Family Reunions!

*Recipes and photos entered into the Family Cookbook Project are provided by the submitting contributors. All rights are retained by the contributor. Please contact us if you believe copyright violations have occurred.

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!