BOILED CAKE

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This was one of my Grandma's favorite holiday cakes. It brings a look of surprise to peoples eyes when you just mention the name. Candied fruit may be substituted for Raisins and Walnuts

Provided by Cleo

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Spice Cake Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups white sugar
1 cup shortening
1 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups water
½ teaspoon ground cloves
2 cups raisins
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease and flour one 9 x 13 inch baking pan.
  • Combine water, sugar, shortening, salt, cocoa, raisins, and spices in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, and continue to boil for 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla and nuts.
  • Combine flour and baking soda. Stir into boiled mixture, and thoroughly mix. Pour into prepared pan, and spread evenly.
  • Bake for 50 minutes, or until a tester inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. Cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.3 calories, Carbohydrate 58.5 g, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 271.9 mg, Sugar 32.2 g

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