Texas Gulf Coast Fishing

Cowboy Cake

This is one of my favorites. It's an excellent dessert and even better breakfast with a cup of coffee as it's not real sweet.

1 Cup Sugar 1 Cup Hot Water 1/3 Cup Shortening 1 Cup Raisins 1/2 Teaspoon Nutmeg 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon

1 Teaspoon Soda 2 Cups Flour 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder 1 Cup Nuts (Walnut or Pecan)

Put sugar, water, shortening, raisins, nutmeg and cinnamon in a pan, mix together on stove and stir slowly.

Let come to a boil for 3 minutes.

Add 1 teaspoon of Soda; dissolved in a little warm water.

Let mixture cool to lukewarm.

Add 2 cups of Flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder and 1 cup of nut meats (Walnut or Pecan).

Pour into baking dish or pan, preferably not too deep.

Bake in 375 degree oven.

Test with a toothpick.

Wrap cake in foil to keep moist.