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Serves/Makes:1 9 x 13" cake

Ingredients

• 1 lb (.5 kg). raisins
• 2 cups (475 ml) sugar
• 3 cups (700 ml) water
• 4 Tbsp (60 ml) shortening
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt
• 2 tsp (10 ml) baking soda
• 1 tsp (5 ml) allspice
• 1 tsp (5 ml) cinnamon
• 4 cups (950 ml) flour
• 1 cup (225 ml) chopped nuts

Preparation

• Combine raising, sugar and water in a sauce pan and cook for 10 minutes.
• Add the shortening and let cool.
• Add the remaining ingredients.
• Pour into 9 x 13" pan or 3 loaf pans.
• Bake at 300 degrees (150 C.) for 45 minutes.
• Test for doneness with toothpick.

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