Spice Cake War Cake
Indulge in the nostalgic charm of Spice Cake War Cake, a simple yet flavorful dessert inspired by the ingenuity of wartime baking. This moist and aromatic cake is brimming with sweet raisins, warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, and the rich sweetness of brown sugar — all brought together without the need for eggs or dairy. A unique combination of white vinegar and baking soda creates the perfect rise, while a quick simmering step enhances the flavors and moist texture. Ready in just under an hour, this one-bowl wonder is a must-try for minimalist bakers and history buffs alike. Perfectly delicious on its own or lightly dusted with powdered sugar, this cake is ideal for any occasion. Keywords: Spice Cake War Cake, eggless cake recipe, easy spice cake, historic dessert.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Raisins
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 1 cup Water
- 0.33333 cup Vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cloves
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon White vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
In a medium saucepan, combine the raisins, brown sugar, water, vegetable oil, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the mixture cool to room temperature, about 10 minutes.
In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour and baking soda.
Once the raisin mixture has cooled, add the vinegar and vanilla extract, stirring to combine.
Gradually fold the sifted dry ingredients into the wet mixture until fully incorporated. Avoid overmixing.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the top with a spatula.
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 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy plain or with a dusting of powdered sugar, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2306 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 72.2 g | 93% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.4 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 44.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2534 mg | 110% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 409.6 g | 149% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.8 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 246.0 g | ||
| Protein | 24.0 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 290 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 12.6 mg | 70% | |
| Potassium | 1607 mg | 34% | |
*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.
