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Palestinan Fasting Cake

Course: Dessert

Ingredients

First group of ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1-1/4 cups water
  • 2/3 cup crisco
  • 2/3 cups dates
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon cloves

DISSOLVE IN A CUP

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoon water

Last group of ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

Instructions

  • Boil together for 3 minutes: sugar, 1-1/4 cup water, Crisco, dates, nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves. Cool.
  • Then add the dissolved baking soda, salt and the 2 tsp. water.
  • Mix well; lastly add the 2 cups of flour and 1 tsp. baking powder. Pour into a greased and floured 9-in square pan.
  • Bake at 325 degrees 40 minutes or until done.