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Ingredients
| ground nutmeg: 1 tsp |
| granulated sugar: 2 cups |
| multipurpose shortening: 1 cup |
| salt: 1 tsp |
| unsweetened cocoa powder (sifted): 4 tsp |
| water: 2 cups |
| ground cloves: 1/2 tsp |
| seedless raisins (packed): 2 cups |
| ground cinnamon: 2 tsp |
| all-purpose flour (unsifted): 4 cups |
| baking soda: 2 tsp |
| vanilla extract: 1 tsp |
| walnuts (chopped): 2 cups |
Boiled Cake
Credit: AllRecipes
User rating:
"This was one of my Grandma's favorite holiday cakes. It brings a look of surprise to peoples eyes when you just mention the name. Candied fruit may be substituted for Raisins and Walnuts"
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Prep Time
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Cook Time
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Servings
18 serving(s)
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Directions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease and flour one 9 x 13 inch baking pan.
- Combine water, sugar, shortening, salt, cocoa, raisins, and spices in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, and continue to boil for 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla and nuts.
- Combine flour and baking soda. Stir into boiled mixture, and thoroughly mix. Pour into prepared pan, and spread evenly.
- Bake for 50 minutes, or until a tester inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. Cool.