from Ás an Abhainn Mhóir
The Maritime war cake can be made in a loaf pan; however, traditionally, war cake seems to have been made in some kind of a round pan – usually a tube pan or, in the case of overseas shipping during war time, in tin cans.
Ingredients
2 cups water
2 cups brown sugar
4 Tbsp shortening
1 lb raisins
1 ½ tsp cinnamon
1 ½ tsp nutmeg
1 ½ tsp cloves
2 tsp baking soda
3 cups flour
1 tsp salt
Directions
Place water, brown sugar, shortening, raisins, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves in a saucepan, bring to a boil, and boil for 5 minutes.
When cold, add baking soda, flour and salt. Mix all together with a spoon and bake one hour at 350F. Pierce with a fork to tell if it is done.
Nada’s Tips & Tricks: Don’t like raisins? Substitute with your favourite nuts. Or use half raisins and half nuts for a textural difference.
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