Raisin Cake

Name: Raisin Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 90 min
Ingredients: 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1.25 cups water; 0.33300000429153 cup shortening; 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves; 0.5 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

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

Recipe by Terry

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

1 hrs

Additional Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs 30 mins

Servings:

12

Yield:

1 - 8x4 inch loaf pan

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Ingredients

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

In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, water, shortening, cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon and raisins. Bring to a boil, and continue boiling for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8x4 inch loaf pan. Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
In a large bowl, combine the raisin mixture with the flour mixture. Pour into prepared pan.
Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 55 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into cake comes out clean.

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
Vitamin C 1mg	3%
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.