Thursday, November 29, 2007

Indian Nutmeg Cake

INGREDIENTS:

2 c. sugar
3/4 c. bacon drippings
1 1/2 c. raisins
1 tsp. ground cloves
1 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 tsp. ground allspice
1/2 tsp. salt
3 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. soda
2 tsp. baking powder
1 c. chopped walnuts

DIRECTIONS:

Combine sugar, bacon drippings, 2 cups water, raisins, salt and all spices in 1 quart saucepan. Boil 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool. Sift flour, soda and baking powder together. Add to raisin mixture. Add walnuts. Beat well. Pour batter into greased and floured 12 x 14 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. Cool. Frost with powdered sugar.

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