WW I Ration War Cake

WW I Ration War Cake
 
 1 cup Brown sugar
 1/3 cup Shortening
 1 1/4 cups Raisins
 1/2 cup Chopped dates
 1 teaspoon Salt
 1 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
 2 cups All-purpose flour
 1 teaspoon Baking soda

Instructions:

This could be called a heavy fruitcake. Boil sugar, shortening, raisins, dates, salt and spices for 3 min. Remove from heat and let cool. When cool, add flour and baking soda that have been sifted together; beat well. Pour into a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan and bake at 350ºF.  for 45 min.

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