I have been wanting to post it since this spring but never got around to it. I found it in my April 2003 issue of Iowa REC News. Miss gracie I hope your mom will give it a try. There are other "something's missing" recipes that was with this one I'll have to get busy and post them. This recipe is from Judy Conner of IL.

Ingredients

raisins↗1 cup
cold water1 cup
brown sugar↗1 1⁄2 cups
lard↗1 tablespoon
cinnamon↗1 teaspoon
clove↗1 teaspoon
baking soda↗1 teaspoon
flour↗2 cups
baking powder↗1 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1
Boil raisins, water, brown sugar, lard, cinnamon and cloves for 3 minutes.
2
Let stand and cool.
3
Add baking soda dissolved in a little water.
4
Mix in the flour and baking powder.
5
Pour into greased and floured cake pan.
6
Bake at 350 degrees for about 40 minutes or until cake tests done.

Source: food.com

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