Title: War Cake (1916)
Categories: Blank
Yield: 4 Servings

2	c	Water
2/3	c	Shortening
1	ts	Ground cloves
1	ts	Nutmeg
1	ts	Salt
2	c	Brown sugar
1	c	Raisins
3	c	Self-rising flour
2	ts	Baking powder
1	c	Nuts -- chopped (pecans)
1	c	Cornmeal
1	ts	Baking soda
		TOPPING (if desired):-----
3/4	c	Sugar
1/2		Stick oleo
1/2	c	Milk
1	c	Coconut

Boil water, brown sugar, shortening and spices for 3 minutes. Cool to lukewarm. Stir in dry ingredients, pour into greased and floured 13 x 9 inch pan. Bake on 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes.

Cook topping 2 minutes. Spread on cake while cake is warm.

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