Election Cake

Prep: 720 min

Election Cake is a traditional, rich fruit cake with warm spices and raisins, perfect for celebrations or special occasions, offering a moist, flavorful treat.

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Ingredients

  • 3 c. milk
  • 2 c. sugar
  • 1 c. yeast
  • 2 c. sugar
  • 2 c. butter
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 nutmeg
  • 1 Tbsp. cinnamon
  • 1 lb. raisins

Instructions

  1. Stir milk, sugar, and yeast to form a batter and let stand overnight.
  2. In the morning, add sugar, butter, eggs, nutmeg, cinnamon, raisins, and brandy.
  3. Dissolve a half-teaspoon of baking soda in a tablespoon of milk and add to the mixture for better flavor and texture.
  4. Pour the batter into greased pans and allow it to rise until quite light.
  5. Bake until golden and cooked through.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

820 kcal 41% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 13.2g 26% DV
Total Fat 45.4g 58% DV
Carbs 94g 34% DV
Fiber 9.5g 34% DV
Sugar 35.4g 71% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 1084mg 47% DV
Potassium 1084.3mg 23% DV
Cholesterol 142.3mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 64mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 14.4mg 16% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 289.5mg 22% DV
Iron 4.7mg 26% DV

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

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