Poor Man'S Cake

Name: Poor Man'S Cake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 1/2 Tbsp Crisco; 16 oz large box raisins; 1 c sugar; 2 c boiling water; 1/2 tsp cloves; 1 tsp nutmeg; 1 tsp cinnamon; 1 Tbsp baking soda; 2 c flour; 1 tsp baking powder

Vegan Vegetarian

Prep: 10 min Cook: 40 min Cuisine: American

Poor Man's Cake is a hearty, spiced raisin cake with warm flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Its moist texture and rich taste make it a comforting dessert perfect for budget-friendly baking or casual gatherings. An easy-to-make treat that combines simple ingredients into a delicious, nostalgic dessert.

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Ingredients

2 1/2 Tbsp Crisco ⓘ
16 oz large box raisins
1 c sugar ⓘ
2 c boiling water ⓘ
1/2 tsp cloves ⓘ
1 tsp nutmeg ⓘ
1 tsp cinnamon ⓘ
1 Tbsp baking soda ⓘ
2 c flour ⓘ
1 tsp baking powder ⓘ

Instructions

Mix together the Crisco, raisins, sugar, and boiling water and simmer for 15 minutes.
Add cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, and baking soda; let cool slightly.
Add flour and baking powder to the mixture.
Pour batter into a greased baking dish and bake at 350°F for 40 minutes or until done.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

533 kcal 27% DV

Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.6g 17% DV

Total Fat 19.7g 25% DV

Carbs 95.6g 35% DV

Fiber 17.4g 62% DV

Sugar 24.2g 48% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9666.5mg 100% DV

Potassium 665mg 14% DV

Cholesterol 1.3mg

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 3.3mcg

Vitamin C 10.5mg 12% DV

Calcium 1746.3mg 100% DV

Iron 8.8mg 49% DV

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

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