Maritime War Cake

Name: Maritime War Cake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 110 min
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 2 cups raisins; 1 cup light molasses; 1 cup white sugar; 0.66666668653488 cup shortening; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

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This eggless cake was developed by resourceful cooks during the war when eggs, butter, and milk were rationed. It is a traditional Christmas cake here on the East Coast of Canada. Served with a nice big hunk of Cheddar cheese and a hot cup of tea, it is a real holiday treat!

Recipe by Linda S

Published on June 19, 2020

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

1 hr 10 mins

Additional Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 50 mins

Servings:

24

Yield:

24 servings

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Ingredients

2 cups water
2 cups raisins
1 cup light molasses
1 cup white sugar
⅔ cup shortening
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Directions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a round tube pan or two loaf pans.
Bring water, raisins, molasses, sugar, and shortening to a boil in a saucepan; reduce heat to low and simmer until raisins are plump, about 5 minutes. Allow to cool.
Whisk flour, baking soda, and cinnamon together in a bowl. Stir flour mixture into raisin mixture until well combined; pour into prepared baking pan.
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

221	Calories
6g	Fat
42g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 221
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g	8%
Saturated Fat 2g	8%
Sodium 60mg	3%
Total Carbohydrate 42g	15%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 24g
Protein 2g
Vitamin C 0mg	2%
Calcium 41mg	3%
Iron 2mg	9%
Potassium 321mg	7%

* 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.