Boiled Raisin Cake Or Poor Man's Cake Recipe
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 2/3 c. shortening
- 2 c. raisins
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 c. sugar
- 1 tbsp. cocoa
- 2 1/2 c. water
- 3 c. flour
- 2 teaspoon baking pwdr
- 1 teaspoon soda
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 c. nuts, minced; optional
Directions
- In saucepan combine shortening, raisins, salt, sugar, cocoa and water. Boil 10 min; cold. Sift dry ingredients and add in to raisin mix. Stir in nuts, if you like. Blend well. Pour batter into one greased and lightly floured 9 x 4 inch loaf tin plus one 5 inch baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 min or possibly till cake tests done.
- NOTE: There are no Large eggs in this recipe.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 150g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 434 | |
| Calories from Fat 157 | 36% |
| Total Fat 18.12g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat 3.84g | 15% |
| Trans Fat 3.81g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 389mg | 16% |
| Potassium 309mg | 9% |
| Total Carbs 65.6g | 17% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.1g | 10% |
| Sugars 33.55g | 22% |
| Protein 6.14g | 10% |
