(Editor’s Note: The Patriot plans to run a recipe or two each week from locals and their favorite recipe books. If you have one you’d like to share, contact the Patriot at 763-275-0275).

Banana Cake

• 1-1/2 cups sugar;

• 2 cups flour;

• 2 eggs;

• 1/2 teaspoon soda;

• 2 teaspoons vanilla;

• 1 cup butter;

• Dash of salt;

• 1/2 cup sour milk;

• 1 teaspoon baking powder;

• 1 cup sliced bananas (about 2).

Mix all together. Bake in greased and floured 9x13 pan. Bake at 360º for about 30 minutes.

Submitted by 

Carol Campbell

Mocha 

Raisin Cake

• 2 cups flour;

• 1/2 cup cocoa;

• 1 teaspoon 

baking powder;

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon;

• 1/4 teaspoon salt;

• 3/4 cup lard;

• 1 cup brown sugar, 

packed;

• 1/2 cup sugar;

• 2 eggs;

• 1 cup cold coffee;

• 1 cup raisins.

Mix well. Place in greased and floured 9x13 pan. Bake at 350º for 40-45 minutes.

Submitted by 

Carol Campbell

Sandwich Spread

• 1 ring bologna;

• 4 large pickles;

• 4 hard-boiled eggs;

• 1 medium onion.

Grind all and mix together with salad dressing.

Submitted by 

Carol Campbell