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Raisin Cake Recipe

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Contributor:  
Contributor:  
Jean Merritt
Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 lb raisins
3 c cold water
1 1/2 c sugar
1 tbs shortening
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp cloves
1 tsp nutmeg
Pinch salt
2 tsp soda
3 c flour
1 tsp baking powder
Directions:
Directions:
Boil raisins in water for 20 min.
Cream sugar with shortening.
Add spices
Leave soda on top of mixture.
Pour hot mixture into the ingredients.
Add flour and baking powder.
Put in 2 loaf pans.
Bake 45 min.

*No temperature indicated
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
2 loaves
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
2 hrs
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Jean Roselene Marcell Merritt (1908 - 2001)
Married September 1929 to Rev. Walter Peter Merritt (1907 - 1990), Pastor of Harrisville Holiness Church

 

 

 

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