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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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch square baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
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.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the cooled raisin mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and serve the cake plain or with a dusting of powdered sugar, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2369 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 51.0 g | 65% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.5 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 13.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1908 mg | 83% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 466.2 g | 170% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.8 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 304.4 g | ||
| Protein | 24.0 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 173 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 11.7 mg | 65% | |
| Potassium | 1409 mg | 30% | |
*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.
