This recipe contains no eggs, milk or butter. This is an authentic World War I cake that was popular when rationing was in full force in England. It's a dense spice cake that goes with pretty much anything. Coffee, ice cream, a cold glass of milk, hot chocolate, well, you get the idea.
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Yield: 8 slices
Source: I found it online, can't remember when or where.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup shortening
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 cups flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
Steps:
- Combine water, shortening, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and brown sugar into small saucepan. Bring to boil and cook 3 minutes. Allow to cool.
- Meanwhile, combine flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda.
- When cooked mixture cools, combine with dry ingredients. Mix until smooth.
- Pour into greased 1.5 quart baking dish or loaf pan.
- Bake in 350 degree F oven for one hour.
