Description
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!
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
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a round tube pan or two loaf pans.
- 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.
- Whisk flour
- baking soda
- and cinnamon together in a bowl. Stir flour mixture into raisin mixture until well combined; pour into prepared baking pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean
- about 1 hour.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins
Servings: 24