This recipe is WWI era.
1 1/2 C sugar
1 1/2 C hot water
1 box raisins
3/4 C lard (or shortening)
1 1/2 C nuts (walnuts or pecans best)
2 T cocoa powder
1 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp ground clove
1 tsp all spice
1/2 tsp salt
3 C Flour, sifted
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
Put in pan and boil 3 minutes. Let cool. Add flour and baking soda. Bake in moderate oven 50 minutes. Ice with white icing.
(moderate oven: about 350F)
