Poor Man's Purim Cake

Celebrate Purim with a budget-friendly twist by baking this delightful "Poor Man's Purim Cake"! This simple yet flavorful cake combines pantry staples like all-purpose flour, vegetable oil, and raisins to create a moist, spiced dessert with a hint of cinnamon. Its quick 10-minute prep time and fuss-free one-bowl mixing method make it perfect for busy bakers or last-minute holiday celebrations. Topped with a light dusting of powdered sugar, this humble yet satisfying treat is ideal for enjoying with friends and family. Whether you're observing Purim traditions or in need of an easy, affordable dessert, this recipe delivers comfort and flavor in every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 cups vegetable oil
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 cups raisins
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch round or square cake pan and lightly dust it with flour.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon. Whisk together until evenly mixed.

Step 3

Add the vegetable oil, water, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until a smooth batter forms.

Step 4

Fold the raisins into the batter until evenly distributed.

Step 5

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it out evenly with a spatula.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Step 7

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 8

Once cooled, dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(906.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2856.8

Total Fat 107.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 67.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2110.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 468.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.5g	0%
Total Sugars 268.3g
Protein 27.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 123.3mg	0%
Iron 12.8mg	0%
Potassium 872.7mg	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: 32.7%

Protein: 3.7%

Carbs: 63.6%