War Cake Recipe – Eats Now

Name: War Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. sugar; 1 c. water; 1 c. raisins; 1/4 tsp. ground allspice; 1 tsp. unsweetened cocoa powder; pinch of salt; 1/2 tsp. baking soda; lard (the size of an egg); 1 tsp. cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. ground cloves; 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg; 2 c. all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp. baking powder

Servings: persons

1 c. sugar
1 c. water
1 c. raisins
1/4 tsp. ground allspice
1 tsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
pinch of salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
lard (the size of an egg)
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder

1
In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, water, raisins, lard or shortening, the cinnamon, cloves, allspice, nutmeg, cocoa and salt.
2
Bring all to a boil, then cool.
3
Heat oven to 375u00b0.
4
Grease and flour a tube pan; set aside.
5
To the cooled raisin mixture, add baking soda that has been dissolved in a little warm water.
6
Stir together the flour and baking powder and add to raisin mixture. Beat well by hand and turn batter into the greased tube pan.
7
Bake at 375u00b0 for 45 minutes.

676

kcal

Calories

Fat

153

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. sugar, 1 c. water, 1 c. raisins, 1/4 tsp. ground allspice, and more.

Yes, 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.

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