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
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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