World War #2 Cake
A nostalgic, moist spiced cake with rich raisins and warming spices, perfect for sharing during cozy gatherings or as a comforting dessert.
Ingredients
Instructions
- In a saucepan, mix brown sugar, 1 1/2 cups water, shortening, raisins, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Bring to a boil and boil for 3 minutes.
- Set aside to cool.
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Dissolve salt and baking soda in 2 teaspoons of water.
- Add salt and soda mixture to the raisin and spice mixture.
- Blend in flour and baking powder.
- Turn batter into a lightly greased and floured 8-inch square pan.
- Bake for 45 to 50 minutes.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
808
kcal
40% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).