World War 1 Cake Recipe

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World War 1 Cake
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Ingredients:

  • 4 cups white sugar
  • 4 cups raisins
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp clove
  • 1 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp ginger
  • 1 1/2 tsp allspice
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 6 cups flour
  • 1 cup currants

Directions:

  1. In the evening, mix together the first 9 ingredients in a large pot. Bring 4 cups water to a boiling point. Pour hot water over mixture and boil for 5 minutes. Let stand overnight to cool.
  2. Next morning, sift together twice the flour and baking soda, and stir into cold mixture. Add currants and cherries. Pour into 4 loaf pans, and bake at 325F for about 1 1/2 hours.
  3. Cool completely, then wrap in foilwrap.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1914.48 Kcal (8016 kJ)
Calories from fat 596.46 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 66.27g 102%
Sodium 4952.22mg 206%
Potassium 1309.13mg 28%
Total Carbs 321.74g 107%
Sugars 81.94g 328%
Dietary Fiber 26.09g 104%
Protein 22.76g 46%
Vitamin C 16mg 27%
Iron 13.1mg 73%
Calcium 495.7mg 50%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 374.18 Kcal (1567 kJ)
Calories from fat 116.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.95g 102%
Sodium 967.91mg 206%
Potassium 255.87mg 28%
Total Carbs 62.88g 107%
Sugars 16.02g 328%
Dietary Fiber 5.1g 104%
Protein 4.45g 46%
Vitamin C 3.1mg 27%
Iron 2.6mg 73%
Calcium 96.9mg 50%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 43
    Points
  • 52
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • high fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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