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Maritime War Cake

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Recipe Summary Maritime War Cake

This eggless 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 | Star Wars Happy Birthday Cake Topper

2 cups water

2 cups raisins

1 cup light molasses

1 cup white sugar

⅔ cup shortening

3 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Directions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a round tube pan or two loaf pans.

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. Allow to cool.

Whisk flour, baking soda, and cinnamon together in a bowl. Stir flour mixture into raisin mixture until well combined; pour into prepared baking pan.

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean, about 1 hour.

Info | Star Wars Happy Birthday Cake Topper

prep: 10 mins cook: 1 hr 10 mins additional: 30 mins total: 1 hr 50 mins Servings: 24 Yield: 24 servings

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