War Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. brown sugar
1 1/2 c. water
1/4 c. molasses
2 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening
4 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. mixed spiced
1/4 c. candied peel

Preparation

Place sugar, water, molasses, salt and shortening in a saucepan.
Bring to a rapid boil.
Cool and then add flour, baking powder and spices sifted together.
Add the candied peel.
Beat thoroughly and turn into a greased pan; bake in a 350\u00b0 oven for 45 to 60 minutes.