Eggless-Milkless-Butterless Cake

Name: Eggless-Milkless-Butterless Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 8-10 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Desserts, Comfort Food Recipes
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

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.

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 9x5-in. loaf pan.
Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in 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.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 277 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 295mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

Originally published as Eggless-Milkless-Butterless Cake in Grandma's Great Desserts Cookbook

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HeatherBresslaw

Aug 23, 2010

Waiting for my husband to start his new job, we were short on eggs, and butter! I gave this a try and he loved it! I was surprised!
ElaineTatro

Mar 20, 2009

I child care and the children love the cookbook coloring pages along with having the opportunity to make these recipes. Elaine T.