Mocha Cakecakes 1/2 cup shortening 1 cup brown sugar 1 3/4 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon allspice 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup currents 2 eggs, well beaten 1 tablespoon coffee 1/2 cup boiling water 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon cloves 1 cup raisins 1/2 cup finely sliced citron Combine coffee and boiling water. Boil 3 minutes. Strain and cool. Cream sugar with shortening. Add eggs. Beat thoroughly. Sift flour, measure, and sift with baking soda,salt, and spices, reserving 1/4 cup of the flour for dredging the fruits. Add dry ingredients alternately with coffee to first mixture. Beat until smooth. Add fruits. Mix well. Pour into well-oiled loaf pan. Bake in slow oven (350 F) about 40 minutes. The Household Searchlight |
