Palestinian Fasting Cake

Submitted by ElaineAnn

"ZWT6 - NA*ME"

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 9

ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 1⁄4 cups water
• 2⁄3 cup shortening
• 2⁄3 cup dates or 2/3 cup raisins
• 1⁄2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons water
• 2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder

directions

1. In saucepan, combine sugar, water, shortening, dates or raisins, nutmeg, cinnamon and ground cloves.
2. Boil together for 3 minutes. Let cool.
3. Dissolve the baking soda and salt in a cup in 2 teaspoons water. Add the salt/soda to the fruit mixture.
4. Combine and gradually add flour and baking powder.
5. Pour into a greased 9-inch square pan and bake at 325° for 50 minutes.