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Hobo Cake

2 cups sugar
2 cups cold water
2 heaping Tbsp creamed shortening
1 lb seeded raisins
1 heaping tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
3 cups all purpose flour

Mix sugar, water, shortening, and raisins and boil for 5 mins. Cool
mixture You can put into refrigerator until cooled. Dissolve the
baking into a small mixture that was prepared above. Then add to
the cooled mixture.  Next, add all dry ingredients and mix well.
Put into a well greased tube pan and bake for 1 hour at 350F.

NOTE: You  can add nuts and dried fruits for a variety taste. Great
when sliced warm and drizzled with honey or maple syrup.

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