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Boiled Cake

By: Cleo  
"This was one of my Grandma's favorite holiday cakes. It brings a look of surprise to peoples eyes when you just mention the name. Candied fruit may be substituted for Raisins and Walnuts"

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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 9 x 13 inch cake
 

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 cups raisins
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups chopped walnuts

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease and flour one 9 x 13 inch baking pan.
  2. Combine water, sugar, shortening, salt, cocoa, raisins, and spices in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, and continue to boil for 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla and nuts.
  3. Combine flour and baking soda. Stir into boiled mixture, and thoroughly mix. Pour into prepared pan, and spread evenly.
  4. Bake for 50 minutes, or until a tester inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. Cool.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 339 | Total Fat: 11.9g | Cholesterol: 0mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 11, 2003 by *HOLLY* 
This cake was pretty good. It had a nice flavour but was a little dry. Also, the cooking time... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by Michele O'Sullivan 
Absolutely fantastic, however 50 min baking time was too long. I suggest checking this cake... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 8, 2003 by JAUSTEN 
I used craisins for part of the raisins and it was delicious. It was dark and spicy and we... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by LINDSEYNICOLE 
My daughter is unable to have milk products, so this was a great cake to make for her birthday. MORE

 
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