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Raisin Cake

By: Terry

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

Rate/Review | Read Reviews (6)

Prep Time:
20 Min

Cook Time:
1 Hr

Ready In:
1 Hr 30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 8x4 inch loaf pan

Ingredients

1 cup packed brown sugar
1 1/4 cups water
1/3 cup shortening
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 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

Directions

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.