1917 War Cake

This easy cake boasts a simple flavor profile from a classic recipe. This cake will appeal to those who love spice cake, because it gets much of its punch from nutmeg and cloves.

Cooking Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 1 cup corn syrup
• 1 cup cold water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¹/2 teaspoon cloves
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon shortening
• 1 teaspoon soda
• 2 cups flour
• ¹/2 teaspoon baking powder

Instructions

1. Put corn syrup, cold water, salt, cloves and nutmeg in saucepan. Cook for three minutes after reaching the boiling point. Add shortening.
2. When cool, add soda dissolved in a little hot water, add flour and baking powder.
3. Stir, pour into greased tube pan. Bake for one hour at 325 degrees F.