This Depression-era cake recipe was my mother’s, it has sugar but no eggs, no butter, and no milk.
Ingredients
- 1 cup shortening
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups raisins
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 cups white sugar
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Directions
Step 1
In a saucepan combine shortening, water, raisins, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cloves, and sugar. Simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand until cool.
Step 2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
Step 3
Stir flour and baking soda into the cooled raisin mixture and mix until just combined. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 24 | |
Calories 234 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat9g | 11% |
Saturated Fat2g | 11% |
Sodium55mg | 2% |
Total Carbohydrate38g | 14% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 4% |
Total Sugars24g | |
Protein2g | |
Vitamin C0mg | 2% |
Calcium11mg | 1% |
Iron1mg | 6% |
Potassium110mg | 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.
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