Eggless, Butterless, Milkless Cake

• 2 c brown sugar
• 2 c hot water
• 2 T lard or other shortening
• 2 c raisins or dried prunes or dried apricots. Wash but do not soak prunes or apricots.
• 1 t salt
• 1 t cinnamon
• 1 t cloves
• 4 c flour
• 1 t soda

Cook together for 5 minutes, after they begin to bubble, everything but the flour and soda.Cool-then add flour and soda sifted together.Bake in 2 loaves for 45 minutes. Best after standing a week.

Note: 2 c of honey may be used instead of sugar. 2 T chocolate may be added if desired.

Extension Bulletin 242, November, 1917,  Baking Club Project-War Cakes