Mother's Eggless, Milkless, Butterless Cake - Mother in this case being Eleanor's mother. I don't recall eating this cake, but it must have meant something to her as I found the recipe card as I was sorting through her things.
Boil 2 minutes, and let cool. When cold, sift together the following:
And add to the previous mixture. Disolve 1 teaspoon soda in a little hot water, and add that as well. A cup of nut meats added, improves the cake. Bake very slowly about 1 hour in greased and floured pan. She didn't have a temperature written down, so you'll have to experiment, probably starting at 350.