EGGLESS-MILKLESS-BUTTERLESS CAKE

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This recipe came from my Grandma Frostads, who raised 12 children on a farm during the lean Depression days. It's handy during calving season when my husband and I and our three children live in a trailer with limited space for supplies.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup water
1 cup raisins
1/3 cup shortening
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

In a heavy saucepan, combine first seven ingredients. Bring to a boil. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool to room temperature. , In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add the raisin mixture. Pour into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan., Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve with Hard Sauce (also found in Recipe Finder) if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 295mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.