This is an old fashioned recipe from back in the wartime era when eggs milk and butter were too expensive for many households. It is moist and spicy with raisins. A perfect winter treat.
Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Calories
319 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
In a large bowl, combine the raisin mixture with the flour mixture. Pour into prepared pan.
Step 2
In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, water, raisins, shortening, nutmeg and cinnamon. Bring to a boil, and continue boiling for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
Step 3
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 inch square pan. Sift together flour and baking powder.
Step 4
Bake for 45 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.