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war time cake

(2 ratings)
EDWARDCARL avatar
Recipe by
Eddie Jordan
@EDWARDCARL
Bristow, OK

This recipe is from my Grandmother Jordan. I under stand that her Grand mother gave it to her. That would be my Great Grandmother Jordan. I think 4 genarations.

(2 ratings)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Convection Oven

Ingredients For war time cake

  • 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 1 c
    white syrup
  • 2
    eggs
  • 1/2 c
    shortening
  • 2 c
    cake flour sifted
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 c
    buttermilk
  • 1/2 tsp
    each cinnamon and nutmeg

How To Make war time cake

  • 1
    Beat sugar, syrup, eggs, and shortening well mixed.
  • 2
    Add buttermilk and flour that has been sifted with soda, salt, and spices.
  • 3
    Bake in layer or loaf pan 35 to 40 minutes at 350 degrees.
  • 4
    For Devils Food, omit the spices and add 3 squares of chocolate or 1/2 cup cocoa dissolved in 1/2 cup of boiling water.
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