Boiled Raisin Cakecakes, desserts 2 cup sugar 2 cup raisins 3/4 cup shortening 2 1/2 cup water 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 cup heavy cream 5 cup flour 2 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 cup chopped nuts Combine in large saucepan, sugar, raisins, shortening, water, 1 teaspoon baking soda and cinnamon; boil 20 minutes. Cool. Add heavy cream, flour, baking powder, 1 teaspoon soda and chopped nuts; blend thoroughly. Pour into greased and floured 9x13-inch baking pan and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until cake tests done. Cool and top with white butter frosting, or as desired. |
