WAR CAKE

This cake is called "War Cake" because there are no eggs, butter, or milk among the ingredients, items often in short supply during war time.  It is a very good cake.
Ingredients:
2 cups water
2 cups brown sugar
2/3 cup shortening
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups self-rising flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup golden raisins
1 cup pecans, chopped

Topping:3/4 cup sugar
1/2 stick butter
1/2 cup milk
1 cup coconut

Boil water, brown sugar, shortening, cloves, nutmeg and salt for 3 minutes. Set aside to cool to lukewarm.

Mix together flour, baking powder, cornmeal and baking soda. Stir dry ingredients into water mixture. Stir in raisins and pecans.

Pour into greased and floured 13 x 9 inch pan.

Bake in preheated 350° F oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a tester comes out clean.

For Topping: Cook together sugar, butter, milk and coconut for 2 minutes. Spread on cake while cake is warm.

Makes 12 servings.