Maritime War Cake Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Maritime War Cake Recipe). This eggless cake was developed by resourceful cooks during the war when eggs, butter, and milk were rationed. It is a traditional Christmas cake here on the East Coast of Canada. Served with a nice big hunk of Cheddar cheese and a hot cup of tea, it is a real holiday treat!

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 1hr10 mins

Additional: 30 mins

Total: 1hr50 mins

Servings: 24

Yield: 24 servings

Maritime War Cake Recipe

Ingredients

2 cups water

2 cups raisins

1 cup light molasses

1 cup white sugar

⅔ cup shortening

3 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Dessert

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a round tube pan or two loaf pans.

Step 2

Bring water raisins molasses sugar and shortening to a boil in a saucepan; reduce heat to low and simmer until raisins are plump about 5 minutes. Allow to cool.

Step 3

Whisk flour baking soda and cinnamon together in a bowl. Stir flour mixture into raisin mixture until well combined; pour into prepared baking pan.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean about 1 hour.

Nutritional Information

Maritime War Cake Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:24

Calories: 220.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2g 4%

Carbohydrates: 41.6g 13%

Dietary Fiber: 1.1g 4%

Sugars: 24.1g

Fat: 5.9g 9%

Saturated Fat: 1.5g 7%

Vitamin A Iu: 0.8IU

Niacin Equivalents: 1.6mg 12%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 8%

Vitamin C: 0.3mg 1%

Folate: 29.3mcg 7%

Calcium: 40.8mg 4%

Iron: 1.7mg 9%

Magnesium: 41.3mg 15%

Potassium: 321.4mg 9%

Sodium: 59.9mg 2%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 15%

Calories From Fat: 53.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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