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canadian war cake

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Nancy Carver
@nancar936
Seneca, SC

This is a family recipe passed from my dad's mother to my mom when my parents were married. Recently, it was passed to me. It is a Christmas time favorite.

(1 rating)

Ingredients For canadian war cake

  • 4 c
    self rising flour
  • 2 c
    hot water
  • 1 box
    raisins
  • 2 c
    dark brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 stick
    margarine
  • 1 tsp
    allspice
  • 1 tsp
    nutmeg
  • 1 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 1 c
    nuts, optional
  • ICING
  • 2 c
    brown sugar
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 2 stick
    margarine
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla
  • 3/4 c
    milk

How To Make canadian war cake

  • 1
    Mix together sugar, margarine, spices, and raisins in hot water. Let boil for 5 minutes. Cool. Add four and mix well. Bake in 3 greased layer pans lined with wax paper. Bake at 325 degrees for 40 minutes.
  • 2
    For Icing: Cook until waxy. Beat until cold. Spread between layers and on top and sides of cooled cake.
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