
Christmas War Cake
2 cups brown sugar3/4 cup shortening
1/2 cup molasses
2 cups hot water
1 lb. raisins
Boil for 3 minutes. When cool add:
4 cups flour2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. allspice
1/2 cup chopped mixed fruit, red and green cherries
Bake in tube pan in 350 F. oven for 1 1/4 hours. Submitted by Vivian Graham, Charlottetown, P.E.I.






