War Cake

Ingredients
- 1 c brown sugar
- 1 12 c water
- 14 c molasses
- 2 12 c flour
- 12 tsp salt
- 12 c shortening
- 4 tsp baking powder
- 1 12 tsp mixed spiced
- 14 c candied peel
Directions
- 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 oven for 45 to 60 minutes