Hunter'S Cake Recipe

Name: Hunter'S Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups raisins; 1 1/4 cups sugar; 1 3/4 cups water; 1/2 cup molasses; 6 tablespoons shortening; 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 tablespoon rum; 2 cups flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups raisins
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 3/4 cups water
1/2 cup molasses
6 tablespoons shortening
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 tablespoon rum
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1
In a large covered cooking pot, combine raisins, sugar, water, molasses, shortening, cinnamon, cloves, salt, nutmeg, and rum. Bring to a boil and boil gently for 10 minutes, stirring often. Let cool to room temperature, preferably overnight.
2
Combine flour and baking soda and stir into the cooled mixture. Stir by hand and only enough to thoroughly mix in the flour.
3
Grease 2 bread pans and line bottom with waxed paper. Pour mixture into pans and bake at 350 for 1 hour. Check to see if a toothpick comes out clean, and if not, bake up to 10 minutes more. Do not overbake.
4
Cool on a rack for 10 minutes, then run a knife around sides and remove cakes from pans. Cool completely and wrap in aluminum foil.

465

kcal

Calories

Fat

110

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 1 1/4 cups raisins, 1 1/4 cups sugar, 1 3/4 cups water, 1/2 cup molasses, and more.

Yes, Hunter'S 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.

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