Ww2 War Cake

Step back in time with this WWII War Cake, a vintage recipe born out of ingenuity and resourcefulness during rationing. Made without eggs, milk, or butter, this frugal yet flavorful dessert combines pantry staples like brown sugar, raisins, and warming spices such as cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. The unique boiling method blends these ingredients into a lusciously moist and spiced cake that’s ready in under an hour. Perfect for history enthusiasts or anyone seeking a dairy-free, egg-free treat, this classic cake offers simplicity and nostalgia in every bite. Serve it plain, or sprinkle it with powdered sugar for a light, sweet finish!

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup raisins
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
• 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup hot water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch square baking pan or loaf pan.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine the brown sugar, water, raisins, shortening, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.

Step 3

Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally to ensure the sugar and shortening fully dissolve.

Step 4

Allow the mixture to boil gently for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt.

Step 6

Gradually add the cooled raisin mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring to combine. The batter will be thick.

Step 7

Add the hot water and stir until the batter is smooth and fully mixed.

Step 8

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 10

Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Slice and serve plain, or with a dusting of powdered sugar for a touch of sweetness.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(937.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2127.7

Total Fat 27.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1952.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 455.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.6g	0%
Total Sugars 245.6g
Protein 30.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 314.4mg	0%
Iron 15.4mg	0%
Potassium 1664.0mg	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: 11.2%

Protein: 5.5%

Carbs: 83.3%