Eggless Milkless Butterless Cake

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This is a spice type cake. It is from the depression era or war time rationing.

Submitted by Kathy Thurston
Updated on July 14, 2022
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Servings:
12
Yield:
1 -8 or 9 inch square
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 2 tablespoons shortening

  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • ½ teaspoon ground allspice

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 1 cup raisins

  • 1 ½ cups water

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease one 8 or 9 inch square cake pan.

  2. In a saucepan over medium high heat combine; the sugar, shortening, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground allspice, salt, raisins, and water bring to a boil and continue boiling for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.

  3. Sift the flour, baking powder and baking soda together. Add the flour mixture to the cooled raisin mixture. Stir until just combined. Pour batter into prepared pan.

  4. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

197 Calories
2g Fat
42g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 197
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Sodium 244mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 42g 15%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 24g
Protein 3g 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 34mg 3%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 115mg 2%

* 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.