Raisin Cake

This eggless loaf is very dense and moist. It originated during World War II, when eggs, milk and butter were in short supply.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 270 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ⅓ cup shortening
• ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 ¼ cups water
• 2 cups raisins

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

In a large bowl, combine the raisin mixture with the flour mixture. Pour into prepared pan.

Step 4

Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 55 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into cake comes out clean.