Boiled Raisin Cake (Canadian War Cake) Recipe

Name: Boiled Raisin Cake (Canadian War Cake)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups seedless raisins; 1/3 cup butter; 1 cup brown sugar, well packed; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon ginger; 1 cup hot water; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 cup orange juice; 1 teaspoon vanilla

Servings: persons

2 cups seedless raisins
1/3 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar, well packed
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1 cup hot water
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon vanilla

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["Mix raisins, butter, brown sugar, spices, and water in heavy saucepan.", "Place on high heat and bring to a boil.", "Lower heat and simmer for 6 minutes.", "Remove from heat and turn raisin mixture into a large bowl.", "Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.", "Meanwhile, combine flour, salt, and baking soda and mix gently.", "Add orange juice, vanilla and dry ingredients to cooled raisin mixture and beat well.", "Turn batter into a well greased 10 1/4"" x 3 5/8"" x 2 5/8"" loaf pan.", "Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 1 hour.", "Allow cake to cool in pan for 10 minutes.", "Remove from loaf pan and allow to cool completely on wire rack.", "Let cake ripen for at least one day before slicing."]

583

kcal

Calories

Fat

104

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups seedless raisins, 1/3 cup butter, 1 cup brown sugar, well packed, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Boiled Raisin Cake (Canadian War Cake) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Boiled Raisin Cake (Canadian War Cake)

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