We are studying WW2 at school and to end the topic we held a tea party. I made this cake with the children to serve and it went down a treat with parents, children and staff.
So delicious. Very 'moreish'. Can I have the recipe, they asked.

My great grandmother made this cake for the boys overseas ( ww I) then my grandmother made it for the boys overseas (ww II). I have carried the cake every christmas for my family. They demand that I make it. Recipe called for lard also and just raisins. We all love it.

Well my mom has made this for years, and yes we kindly demand it at Christmas Time...The smell of the War cake cooking are fond childhood memories..Rather funny story..I went on to get the recipe and just days prior my mom was here as well.....

My great grandmother would make this cake for me on my birthday; she would then tell me to never forget how hard things were during the depression and WW2. At my house, we make in on the fourth of July. How blessed we are that war has never touched our shores. Don't forget to frost this cake with burnt sugar frosting or cream cheese frosting.

This recipe has been in my family forever, however ours is a bit different. 1 box raisins, 2 cups sugar, 3 cups coffee, 2 tablespoons butter or Crisco. Bring to boil, simmer 10 mins. Cool completely. In bowl 3 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, cinnamon & salt, 1/2 teaspoon powered cloves & nutmeg. Bake at 300°F for 1 1/2 hours. Grease & flour pans. Makes 1 large Bundt, 2 loaves or 4 mini loaves. My recipe from family that lived in Kearny, NJ.