Church Cake

Cook: 60 min Cuisine: American

Church Cake is a moist, flavorful fruit cake featuring raisins, nuts, and warm spices, ideal for church gatherings, holidays, or special occasions with its rich taste and comforting aroma.

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Ingredients

  • 1 box raisins (seeded)
  • 2 cups hot water
  • 1 tablespoon baking soda
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cloves
  • 1 cup finely cut nuts
  • 1 scant cup shortening
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon allspice
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 4 cups sifted flour

Instructions

  1. Cook raisins in 2 cups hot water in a large saucepan for 15 minutes.
  2. Remove from heat; add baking soda, cold water, sugar, cloves, allspice, cinnamon, salt, and shortening to the saucepan.
  3. Mix until well combined.
  4. Pour the batter into a 13 x 9-inch pan.
  5. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 1 hour.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

797 kcal 40% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.4g 21% DV
Total Fat 45.1g 58% DV
Carbs 108g 39% DV
Fiber 17.8g 63% DV
Sugar 23.4g 47% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 16704.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 1015.3mg 22% DV
Cholesterol 1.3mg

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 9.5mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 19.6mg 22% DV
Calcium 433.5mg 33% DV
Iron 7.4mg 41% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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