1917 War Cake
This easy cake boasts a simple flavor profile from a classic recipe. This cake will appeal to those who love spice cake, because it gets much of its punch from nutmeg and cloves.
Cooking Time1 hr
Ingredients
- 1 cup corn syrup
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cloves
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon shortening
- 1 teaspoon soda
- 2 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Put corn syrup, cold water, salt, cloves and nutmeg in saucepan. Cook for three minutes after reaching the boiling point. Add shortening.
- When cool, add soda dissolved in a little hot water, add flour and baking powder.
- Stir, pour into greased tube pan. Bake for one hour at 325 degrees F.