Grandma'S Raw Apple Cake

Prep: 15 min Cook: 35 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

A moist and flavorful raw apple cake with warm spices, raisins, and nuts, perfect for autumn gatherings and family desserts with a nostalgic touch.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup shortening
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 3 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons soda
  • 1 teaspoon cloves
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 3 cups sliced raw apples
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup cold coffee
  • 1 cup nuts

Instructions

  1. Mix shortening, sugar, and eggs until well combined.
  2. Add flour, spices (cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon), and soda; mix thoroughly.
  3. Fold in sliced raw apples, raisins, and cold coffee.
  4. Pour batter into a greased baking pan.
  5. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35 to 40 minutes until golden and cooked through.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

1084 kcal 54% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 14g 28% DV
Total Fat 59.6g 76% DV
Carbs 137.8g 50% DV
Fiber 17.6g 63% DV
Sugar 27.5g 55% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10037mg 100% DV
Potassium 1083.3mg 23% DV
Cholesterol 85mg 28% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 61.8mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 20.7mg 23% DV
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 1% DV
Calcium 393.8mg 30% DV
Iron 7.4mg 41% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Egg Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

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

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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