Nut Cake (The Vegetarian Epicure)

I think these make a very nice gift for the holidays. It’s impressive when the slice reveals it is made mostly of nuts with a small amount of cake binding them together. And for your friends for whom fruitcake is unendurable: they will love this, or will at least be happy that it’s not fruitcake!… Continue reading Nut Cake (The Vegetarian Epicure)

Pumpkin Bread

2/3 cup shortening2 2/3 cups sugar4 eggs1 can (16 ounces) pumpkin2/3 cup water 3 1/3 cups flour2 teaspoons baking soda1 ½ teaspoons salt½ teaspoon baking powderor3 ½ cups self-rising flour 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground cloves2/3 cup coarsely-chopped nuts2/3 cup raisins Heat oven to 350°. Grease two loaf pans, 9" x 5" x 3",… Continue reading Pumpkin Bread