1917 War Cake
This 1917 War Cake is a historical dessert recipe. It creates a single spiced cake using simple ingredients like corn syrup, flour, and warming spices. The method involves boiling a syrup mixture before combining it with dry ingredients. The batter is then baked in a tube pan for one hour, resulting in a cake that reflects its economical wartime origins.
Ingredients
- 1 cup corn syrup
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon clove
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon Crisco
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Method
- Set your oven to heat to 325°F.
- Place the corn syrup, cold water, salt, clove, cinnamon, and nutmeg into a saucepan. Bring this mixture to a boil and let it cook for 3 minutes once boiling. Stir in the Crisco.
- Allow the mixture to cool. Then, mix in the baking soda which has been dissolved in a small amount of hot water. Add the flour and baking powder and stir everything together.
- Transfer the batter into a greased tube pan. Place it in the oven and bake for 1 hour at 325°F.
Nutrition (per serving)
Sodium3787000 mg
Recipe details
CategoryDessert
AuthorStudentchef
