Vintage Wartime Cake
INGREDIENTS
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1 pound raisins
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2 cups water
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 cup brown sugar
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1 cup shortening
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4 1/2 cups cake flour
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1 teaspoon salt
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2 teaspoon cinnamon
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2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
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1 teaspoon cloves
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1 cup nuts (optional)
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For the Caramel Frosting
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3/4 cup brown sugar
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1/2 cup water
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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3 tablespoon butter
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2 1/4 cups sifted confectioners sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla
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