Canada War Cake Recipe

• 2 c. Brown or possibly white sugar
• 2 c. Water
• 2/3 c. Lard or possibly shortening
• 1 c. Raisins
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Nutmeg
• 2 tsp Cinnamon
• 1 tsp Grnd cloves
• 2 tsp Baking soda, mixed with
• 1/3 c. Cool coffee or possibly water
• 4 c. All-purpose flour, sifted with
• 1 tsp Baking pwdr
• 1 c. Minced nuts Whole or possibly half nuts, optional

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