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WAR CAKE



War Cake image

War Cake uses ingredients that were available to the average household during World War II. Great served with whipped topping!

Provided by Stephanie

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Spice Cake Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup packed brown sugar
1 ¼ cups water
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts
½ cup chopped candied citron
⅓ cup shortening
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups all-purpose flour
5 teaspoons baking powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar and water. Add raisins, nuts, candied citron, shortening, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon; bring to a boil and boil 3 minutes. Remove from heat and cool.
  • Sift in flour and baking powder; stir until well blended. Pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack. Leave in pan and cut into squares. .

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 calories, Carbohydrate 35.7 g, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 224.1 mg, Sugar 16.9 g

WORLD WAR II CAKE



World War II Cake image

Make and share this World War II Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by loof751

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup Miracle Whip
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa (heaping)
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup hot water
2 teaspoons vanilla

Steps:

  • Combine the Miracle Whip, sugar, and cocoa. Mix well.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the flour and baking soda.
  • Add hot water and vanilla to cocoa mixture. Add this to the flour mixture and blend well.
  • Pour into a greased bundt pan and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195, Fat 4.3, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 5.5, Sodium 281.3, Carbohydrate 36.2, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 18.9, Protein 2.5

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