Gram's Poor Man's Cake Eggless Milkless

Experience a taste of heritage and nostalgia with Gram's Poor Man's Cake—an eggless, milkless dessert that's as humble as it is delicious. Perfectly suited for vegan dessert lovers or those looking for pantry-staple baking ideas, this vintage recipe combines the warm spices of cinnamon and cloves with plump raisins and rich brown sugar for a moist, flavorful cake. Simmered together in a single saucepan, the ingredients come to life in a batter that's quick and easy to prepare. A touch of vinegar and baking soda delivers a delightfully tender crumb without the need for eggs or dairy. Ideal for teatime or as a simple treat, this Depression-era classic is a testament to creating something extraordinary from the simplest ingredients.

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup Water
• 1 cup Brown sugar
• 1 cup Raisins
• 0.33 cup Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cloves
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Vinegar

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 water, brown sugar, raisins, vegetable oil, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.

Step 3

Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil. Let it simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 4

Remove the saucepan from heat and let the mixture cool to room temperature (important to prevent the baking soda from reacting prematurely).

Step 5

In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and baking soda. Gradually sift the dry ingredients into the cooled wet mixture, stirring until just combined.

Step 6

Add the vinegar and gently fold it into the batter. Do not overmix; it’s okay if the batter looks slightly lumpy.

Step 7

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 9

Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan before slicing and serving.

Step 10

Enjoy your slice of history and simplicity with this delicious Poor Man's Cake!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(815.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2286.4

Total Fat 71.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 44.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2534.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 409.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.8g	0%
Total Sugars 245.4g
Protein 24.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 291.4mg	0%
Iron 12.6mg	0%
Potassium 1601.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 27.0%

Protein: 4.0%

Carbs: 68.9%