missing from ingredients list was;
1 scant tsp. baking soda

Granny's Sausage Cake

1 lb. pork sausage
1 box brown sugar
1 scant tsp. baking soda
1 cup lukewarm coffee
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 cup black walnuts
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. mace
1/2 tsp. allspice
1 tsp. salt
1 heaping tsp. baking powder
2 1/2 cup flour
1 cup seeded raisins

Do not use electric mixer. We didn't have one- you don't need one! Mix
sausage and sugar with large spoon or by hand. Dissolve soda in lukewarm
coffee and add to sausage and sugar mixture. Sift together the flour with
salt, spices and baking powder and add. Add nuts and raisins which have
been brought to a boil in a small amount of water. Bake at 350 degrees
for
45 to 50 minutes. Wrap in a cloth after sprinkling with cooking sherry.
Ice with caramel icing, placing English walnut halves on top. This takes
the place of fruit cake and keeps well. May be prepared several days
ahead.

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