Eggless-Milkless-Butterless Cake
Grandma's Great Desserts Cookbook
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This recipe came from my Grandma Frostads, who raised 12 children on a farm during the lean Depression days. It's handy during calving season when my husband and I and our three children live in a trailer with limited space for supplies.
SERVINGS: 8-10
CATEGORY: Dessert
METHOD: Baked
TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 45 min.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup raisins
- 1/3 cup shortening
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions:
In a heavy saucepan, combine first seven ingredients. Bring to a boil. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool to room temperature.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add the raisin mixture. Pour into a greased 9-in. x 5-in. x 3-in. loaf pan.
Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve with Hard Sauce (also found in Recipe Finder) if desired. Yield: 8-10 servings.