Civil War Cake
Transport yourself back in time with Civil War Cake, a simple yet flavorful vintage dessert steeped in history. This recipe combines pantry staples like raisins, sugar, and warm spices such as cinnamon and cloves to create a moist, spiced cake that’s as comforting as it is nostalgic. What makes this cake unique is its cooking method: the raisins, sugar, and spices are simmered together to develop a rich, aromatic base before being folded into a flour mixture and baked to perfection. Ready in under an hour, this one-bowl wonder is perfect for enjoying on its own or with a light dusting of powdered sugar. Whether you’re a history buff or just love rustic desserts, this cake is a must-try for any occasion.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Raisins
- 1 cup Water
- 1 cup Sugar
- 0.25 cup Shortening
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cloves
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch square baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a medium saucepan, combine the raisins, water, sugar, shortening, cinnamon, and cloves. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it comes to a gentle boil. Let it boil for 5 minutes, then remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
Step 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
Step 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the cooled raisin mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Step 5
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.
Step 6
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 7
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 8
Slice and serve the cake plain or with a dusting of powdered sugar, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (837.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2369.3 |
| Total Fat 51.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 12.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 13.6g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1907.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 466.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 304.4g | |
| Protein 24.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 173.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 11.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1409.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories