Grandma told
me this recipe came about when there was rationing for dairy products, eggs and other things that could not be had very often
due to the war effort. This was a way they could have a dessert.
1 cup brown
sugar
1 1/4 cup
water
1 cup raisins
1/2 tsp each
cinnamon and nutmeg
1 tsp salt
1/3 cup shortening
5 tsp baking
powder
2 cup flour
1/2 cup nuts
Boil sugar,
water, spices and salt. Cool. Add remaining ingredients. Bake at 350◦ in a greased, floured tube pan for about 45 minutes.
