EGGLESS, MILKLESS, BUTTERLESS CAKE II

Eggless, Milkless, Butterless Cake II image

This cake is for those of you who have allergies. When my kids were small they developed an allergy against all dairy products, and then gradually outgrew them.

Provided by Carol

Categories Desserts Cakes Spice Cake Recipes

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup water
⅓ cup shortening
1 cup raisins
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon salt
2 ¼ cups sifted cake flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 ¼ teaspoons baking powder
½ cup sliced almonds
1 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

Combine the sugar, water, shortening, raisins, spices, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, and stir while cooking for 3 minutes. Cool.
Measure flour, soda, and baking powder, and sift together.
Gradually stir dry ingredients into raisin mixture. Beat well. If an almond cake is desired, stir in almond extract and almonds. Pour batter into a greased 8 x 4 inch loaf pan.
Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.2 calories, Carbohydrate 59.5 g, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 311.5 mg, Sugar 30.2 g