Boiled Cake

This was one of my Grandma's favorite holiday cakes. It brings a look of surprise to peoples eyes when you just mention the name. Candied fruit may be substituted for Raisins and Walnuts

• Calories: 424 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground cloves
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup shortening
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 cups chopped walnuts
• 2 cups raisins
• 2 cups water
• 4 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease and flour one 9 x 13 inch baking pan.

Step 2

Combine water, sugar, shortening, salt, cocoa, raisins, and spices in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, and continue to boil for 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla and nuts.

Step 3

Combine flour and baking soda. Stir into boiled mixture, and thoroughly mix. Pour into prepared pan, and spread evenly.

Step 4

Bake for 50 minutes, or until a tester inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. Cool.