Recipes Desserts Cakes Fruitcake Recipes Maritime War Cake 4.7 (6) 4 Reviews 2 Photos 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 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 2 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 Jump to Nutrition Facts 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. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 221 Calories 6g Fat 42g Carbs 2g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label 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. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved