Raisin Cake

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This eggless raisin cake is very dense and moist. This recipe originated during World War II, when eggs, milk, and butter were in short supply.

Submitted by Terry
Updated on July 20, 2023
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 8x4-inch loaf
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 1 cup packed brown sugar

  • 1 ¼ cups water

  • ⅓ cup shortening

  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves

  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

  • 2 cups raisins

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, water, shortening, cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, and raisins. Bring to a boil, then continue boiling for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool for 10 minutes.

  2. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8x4-inch loaf pan. Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together into a bowl.

  3. In a large bowl, combine raisin mixture with flour mixture; pour into the prepared pan.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean, about 55 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

270 Calories
6g Fat
54g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 270
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 8%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Sodium 337mg 15%
Total Carbohydrate 54g 19%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 32g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 52mg 4%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 230mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.