Boiled Raisin Cake

This cake doesn't need frosting or icing. It is easy for kids to make, and is hard to mess up.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 436 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups white sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 cups raisins
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup cold water

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Boil raisins in 2 cups of water for 15 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 2

Add vegetable oil and cold water to the raisins.

Step 3

Mix sugar, flour, spices, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.

Step 4

Add the raisin mixture, and stir till just mixed.

Step 5

Pour into a greased and floured 9 x 13 inch baking pan, and bake for one hour in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven. It is done if a toothpick comes out clean.