1917 War Cake

 

 

 

 

This recipe is a good one, I made it for years. Just not that many years .. :)

1 cup corn syrup

1 cup cold water

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon cloves

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

1 tablespoon Crisco

1 teaspoon soda

2 Cups flour

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Preheat oven to 325F. Put first 6 ingredients in saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook 3 minutes after reaching boiling point. Add Crisco. When cool add soda dissolved in a little hot water. Add flour and baking powder. Stir. Pour into greased tube pan. Bake for 1 hour at 325F.