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Poor Man's Cake

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  • 40 Min
  • 24 Servings
  • $6.5

INGREDIENTS

  • Raisin Mixture

    • 2 cups raisins
    • đź’§ 2 cups water
    • 1 cup packed brown sugar
    • Âľ cup shortening

  • Dry Ingredients

    • 🌾 3 cups all-purpose flour
    • 🌰 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
    • 2 teaspoons baking soda
    • 🌰 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
    • 🧂 1 teaspoon salt

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9x13-inch pan.

2

Mix raisins, water, brown sugar, and shortening in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and boil for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.

3

Combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg, cloves, and salt in a large bowl.

4

When the raisin mixture is cool, add it to the dry ingredients and mix well to combine.

5

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes. Check for doneness with a toothpick after 30 minutes.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

186

Calories

  • 2g
    Protein
  • 31g
    Carbs
  • 7g
    Fats

đź’ˇ Tips

To prevent the cake from drying out, do not overbake. Start checking for doneness at 30 minutes.You can add nuts or dried fruit to the batter for a variation.This recipe does not require eggs; it's ideal for those allergic to eggs.

⚠️ Precautions

This recipe is for inspiration only. The specific use needs to beadjusted according to individual differences.