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Desserts

Estimated time:
15-20 min. to mix;
hour of cooling time for some ingredients; hour of baking; additional cooling time after that

Ingredients: (Hit your return key to start a new line)
2 c. raisins

1 c. sugar

3/4 c. brown sugar

1 c. water

1/2 c. canola oil

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 tsp. ginger

1/2 tsp. allspice

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3 1/2 c. flour

1/2 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. baking powder

*1 c. chopped nuts

Directions:
Combine first group of ingredients in a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes; allow to cool completely.

In a mixing bowl, combine second group of ingredients. Blend saucepan mixture with dry mixture until smooth.

Pour into a greased and floured pan, and bake at 350 degrees F. (9" x 13" pan, tube pan, or 'Bundt' pan, bake for approx. an hour; smaller pans require less baking time). Cake is done when a toothpick or knife inserted in center comes out 'clean' and when cake pulls away from the edge of the pan.

Other suggestions and comments:
This is a cake that was popular with families during WWII, because of the 'rationing' of scarce commodities. By comparison, today we have almost an embarrassment of riches available in our suburban supermarkets.

Step back in time for a moment. Share a slice of this cake, some coffee, and conversation with someone who truly remembers this time in history.

*This cake also has appeal for folks who are allergic to eggs, milk, or butter/dairy products. *Definitely skip the nuts, if you have any doubts about other allergies among the family and friends you are sharing with.