Quaker Cottage Fig Cake

Added: May 14, 2007

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This recipe was shared by our friend Edith Linson, who gave this out at her shop in Friendswood, TX founded by Quakers in 1894, due to the 5 creeks for fig preserving. Mincemeat or watermelon preserves may be used in place of fig preserves. This is a super holiday treat too.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. shortening
  • 1 lb. raisins
  • 2 C. sugar
  • 1 pint fig preserves
  • 2 eggs, well beaten
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 5 C. flour
  • 2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. ground cloves
  • 1 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 8 oz. pecans
  • 2 C. hot water

Directions

Chop raisins and shortening together, add hot water and mix. Then add sugar, pecans, figs and well-beaten eggs and mix. Sift flour and all other dry ingredients, then add to raisin mixture. Pour in loaf pan and bake at 250 degrees for about 2 hours. 

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