MRS. WILKINS’ PERSIMMON CAKE

1½ C. shortening 2 C. chopped nuts

2½ C. sugar 2 C. raisins

3 eggs 2 T. allspice

2 C. persimmon pulp 2 T. cinnamon

2½ C. sifted flour 2 T. soda

Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs & beat.

Add pulp. Fold in flour with soda and spices.

Add nuts & raisins. Bake in greased loaf pans

@325 degrees about 1½ hours or until done.

Makes 3 loaves.