This recipe for eggless maritime war cake was developed by resourceful cooks during the war when eggs, butter, and milk were rationed. It is a traditional Christmas cake here on the East Coast of Canada. Served with a nice big hunk of Cheddar cheese and a hot cup of tea, it is a real holiday treat!
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups raisins
- 1 cup light molasses
- 1 cup white sugar
- 0.67 cups vegetable shortening
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
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1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9-inch tube pan or two 8x4-inch loaf pans.
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Bring water, raisins, molasses, sugar, and shortening to a boil in a saucepan; reduce heat to low and simmer until raisins are plump, about 5 minutes. Cool.
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3
Whisk flour, cinnamon, and baking soda together in a bowl; stir into raisin mixture until well combined; pour into the prepared tube pan.
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4
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean, about 1 hour.
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