Boiled Raisin Cake (Canadian War Cake) Recipe

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Boiled Raisin Cake (Canadian War Cake)
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Ingredients:

  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar, well packed
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp ginger
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Directions:

  1. Mix raisins, butter, brown sugar, spices, and water in heavy saucepan.
  2. Place on high heat and bring to a boil.
  3. Lower heat and simmer for 6 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and turn raisin mixture into a large bowl.
  5. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  6. Meanwhile, combine flour, salt, and baking soda and mix gently.
  7. Add orange juice, vanilla and dry ingredients to cooled raisin mixture and beat well.
  8. Turn batter into a well greased 10 1/4” x 3 5/8” x 2 5/8” loaf pan.
  9. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 1 hour.
  10. Allow cake to cool in pan for 10 minutes.
  11. Remove from loaf pan and allow to cool completely on wire rack.
  12. Let cake ripen for at least one day before slicing.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 418.44 Kcal (1752 kJ)
Calories from fat 71.55 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.95g 12%
Cholesterol 20.13mg 7%
Sodium 209.85mg 9%
Potassium 414.71mg 9%
Total Carbs 85.13g 28%
Sugars 52.37g 209%
Dietary Fiber 2.71g 11%
Protein 4.63g 9%
Vitamin C 8.6mg 14%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 1.4mg 8%
Calcium 57mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 268.04 Kcal (1122 kJ)
Calories from fat 45.83 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.09g 12%
Cholesterol 12.9mg 7%
Sodium 134.42mg 9%
Potassium 265.65mg 9%
Total Carbs 54.53g 28%
Sugars 33.54g 209%
Dietary Fiber 1.73g 11%
Protein 2.96g 9%
Vitamin C 5.5mg 14%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 0.9mg 8%
Calcium 36.5mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.5
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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