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Happy Thanksgiving! (And a Recipe)

11/21/2017

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I would have waited until Thursday to post this, but wanted to get this recipe out there in case anybody wants to try it. This cake is a Thanksgiving tradition in my family. It is delicious, and it's even vegan! 

  Poor Man's Cake
  • 1 lb. (15 oz. box) of raisins
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. cloves (ground)
  • 1.2 tsp. allspice
  • 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
  • 3/4 tsp. salt
  • 4 cups flour 
  • 1 Tbsp. baking soda

Cook raisins in 2 cups of cold water for 15 minutes (med. to med. high heat). Then add 1 cup of cold water and stir. Then add 1 Tbsp of baking soda and stir. 

In a separate bowl, mix sugar, shortening, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, nutmeg, salt and flour. Then pour mixture into raisin mixture a little at a time and stir well. Pour into a greased baking pan (13"x9"). Bake at 350F for 50 minutes to 1 hour. 

*NOTE: I add a little bit of coffee as well as it seems to make it darker.

I am so thankful for all my readers here! I love sharing the joys of gardening with you, and always enjoy reading your thoughtful comments! HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!! ​
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Eliza link
11/21/2017 05:47:37 pm

Looks like an old-fashioned recipe and I bet it is delicious! Thanks for sharing - have a wonderful holiday!

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Joanna link
11/23/2017 07:31:43 am

You're welcome, Eliza! I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

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