what is the recipee for a cake called "idiots cake" or "idiots delight".it is a cake from the civil war period

Answer 1

CIVIL WAR IDIOT'S DELIGHT

1 c. brown sugar
1 c. raisins
1 tbsp. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
4 c. water
7 tbsp. butter
1/2 c. white sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. milk
1 c. flour

Boil together the first 5 ingredients. Make a batter of the second 5 ingredients. Drop the batter in a greased pan by spoonfuls. Pour first mixture over it and bake in a moderate oven until golden brown.
This recipe is said to have been used during the hard times after the Civil War. It was popular because it used only a few, inexpensive, easy to obtain ingredients and is fool-proof. Even an idiot can make it.

Answer 2

IDIOTS DELIGHT CAKE

1 can cherry pie filling
1 can crushed pineapple
1 pkg. yellow cake mix
1/4 c. crushed nuts
1 stick butter

Add all ingredients in order given. To a greased 13 x 9 x 2 inch pan. Slice butter in very slim slices. Place on top. Bake 1 hour in oven preheated to 350 degrees.