Hi P.J., This is my grandmother's recipe from 50 years ago and is the best in the world. I usually don't share special recipes but since this is the season for sharing. I hope you will enjoy! POOR MAN'S CAKE
2 CUPS SUGAR 2 CUPS WATER 1 CUP VEGETABLE OIL 1/2 BOX RAISINS 1 TEASPOON CLOVES 2 TEASPOON CINNAMON 1/2 TEASPOON NUTMEG 1/2 TEASPOON SALT MIX TOGETHER AND BOIL FOR 5 MINUTES, COOL ADD COOLED MIXTURE TO 2 CUPS SIFTED FLOUR + 2 SEASPOON BAKING SODA. ADD 1 CUP OF NUTS IF DESIRED
MIX WELL PUT IN TUBE PAN. BAKE 350* UNTIL DONE, IT TAKES ABOUT A HOUR. LET ME KNOW IF YOU DON'T FIND THIS THE MOST DELICIOUS CAKE. I STILL CAN'T UNDERSTAND WHY THEY NAMED IT POOR MAN'S CAKE AS IT IS EXPENSIVE TO MAKE. ... View related article.
