Aunt Helen's Poor Man's Cake
* Exported from MasterCook *
Aunt Helen's Poor Man's Cake
Recipe By : Sandy's Recipe Journal
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cakes And Frostings
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup raisins
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 egg
Put water, shortening and raisins in a saucepan; bring to boiling and boil 15 minutes. Cool.
Sift together dry ingredients. Add cooled raisin mixture and egg; mix well. Pour into greased 9x13" pan and bake at 350 F. for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with powdered sugar or drizzle powdered sugar glaze on top.
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