Poor Man's Cake

Poor Man's Cake
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    40 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs
  • SERVING
    24 People
  • VIEWS
    57

A comforting and nostalgic spice cake, born from humble ingredients and passed down through generations. This simple, one-bowl recipe delivers a moist, flavorful treat perfect for any occasion.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    31 g
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    2 g
  • Saturated Fat
    2 g
  • Sodium
    206 mg
  • Sugar
    16 g
  • Fat
    7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch pan. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View In a saucepan, combine raisins, water, brown sugar, and shortening. Bring to a boil over medium heat and boil for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Remove from heat and let cool completely. (20 minutes cooling)

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Recipe View In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View Once the raisin mixture is cool, add it to the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; be careful not to overmix. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. (1 minute)

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Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Begin checking for doneness at 30 minutes. (30-40 minutes)

For a richer flavor, consider using butter instead of shortening.
Add 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter for added texture.
Serve warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Maymie Maggioharber

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.3/ 5 ( 19 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Tess Gutkowski

    My family loves this cake! It's so easy to make and tastes like a warm hug.

  • Merritt Boyer

    I added a cream cheese frosting and it was divine!

  • Bella Durgan

    This recipe is a keeper. It's perfect for a simple dessert.

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