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Grandma's Molasses Cake
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 35 Minutes
Ready In: 45 Minutes
Servings: 6
This recipe is from a cookbook I got and it is from England. The recipe is from the 1800's.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup shortening (minus 1 tbsp)
1/2 cup molasses
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon clove
1 cup seeded raisins
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup hot water
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 350 and oil 8 cake pan.
2. Combine all ingredients, except the hot water, mix well.
3. Add hot water, batter will be thin.
4. Blend well and pour into pan.
5. Bkae 35 minutes.
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