Boiled Raisin Cake (Canadian War Cake)

Boiled Raisin Cake, also known as Canadian War Cake, became popular during World War I and World War II when ingredients like eggs and butter were scarce. It is a simple and economical cake that still remains a favorite in Canadian households today.

This is vegan recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Boiled Raisin Cake (Canadian War Cake)

Cooking Method: Boiling Cuisine: Canadian Courses: Any, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 50 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Raisins
• 2 cup Water
• 1 cup Brown sugar
• ¹⁄₂ cup Vegetable oil
• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions

1. In a saucepan, combine raisins and water. Bring to a boil and let simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
2. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch (23 cm) round cake pan.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled raisin mixture, brown sugar, vegetable oil, all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, salt, and vanilla extract. Stir until well combined.
4. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely.
7. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 300kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 25g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.