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 cup packed brown sugar; 1 1/4 cups water; 1 cup raisins; 1 cup chopped walnuts; 1/2 cup chopped candied citron; 1/3 cup shortening; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 5 teaspoons baking powder

Servings: persons

1 cup packed brown sugar
1 1/4 cups water
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup chopped candied citron
1/3 cup shortening
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups all-purpose flour
5 teaspoons baking powder

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
2
In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar and water. Add raisins, nuts, candied citron, shortening, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon; bring to a boil and boil 3 minutes. Remove from heat and cool.
3
Sift in flour and baking powder; stir until well blended. Pour into prepared pan.
4
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack. Leave in pan and cut into squares. .

628

kcal

Calories

Fat

108

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup packed brown sugar, 1 1/4 cups water, 1 cup raisins, 1 cup chopped walnuts, 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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