Missionary Cake

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Cuisine: American

A rich, spiced cake with raisins and optional nuts, perfect for teatime or special occasions, offering warm cinnamon and clove flavors with a moist texture.

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Ingredients

  • 2 c. sugar
  • 2 c. water
  • 1 c. raisins
  • 1 c. shortening
  • 1 tsp. cloves
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 2 tsp. baking soda

Instructions

  1. Combine sugar, water, raisins, shortening, cloves, cinnamon, and salt in a large pan.
  2. Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes, then let the mixture cool.
  3. Add two teaspoons of baking soda and three cups of flour to the cooled mixture.
  4. Pour or layer the batter into a loaf or cake pan.
  5. Bake at 350°F until cooked through, approximately 30-40 minutes.
  6. Optional: Top with powdered sugar icing before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

626 kcal 31% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.8g 12% DV
Total Fat 42.6g 55% DV
Carbs 67.9g 25% DV
Fiber 11g 39% DV
Sugar 23.3g 47% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9844.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 708.3mg 15% DV
Cholesterol 1.3mg

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 2.8mcg
Vitamin C 9.8mg 11% DV
Calcium 244.5mg 19% DV
Iron 4.3mg 24% DV

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

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