Civil War Cake Old Version (Print)
Rich Civil War cake with apples, raisins, and warm spices—a nostalgic favorite.
# Ingredients:
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2 1/2 cups brown sugar
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2 eggs
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1 cup shortening (scant)
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1 cup cold brewed coffee
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2 teaspoons baking soda (mixed in the coffee)
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3 cups chopped raw apples
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1/2 cup nuts
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2 cups raisins
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1 teaspoon cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon allspice
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1/2 teaspoon clove
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3 cups flour
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1 teaspoon salt
# Directions:
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Cream the brown sugar, eggs, and shortening.
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Add the cold brewed coffee with baking soda and mix well.
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Sift the flour, cinnamon, allspice, clove, and salt together.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture and mix well.
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Incorporate the chopped raw apples, raisins, and nuts into the batter, mixing until evenly combined.
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Pour the batter into a large 11x15 baking pan or a jelly roll pan.
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Bake in a preheated oven at 325°F (163°C) for at least 1 hour, checking for doneness.