RAISIN CAKE

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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.

Provided by Terry

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Spice Cake Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

  • 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 : Calories 269.9 calories, Carbohydrate 53.5 g, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 337 mg, Sugar 32.2 g

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