While some vintage recipes are best left in the past (savory Jello salad, anyone?), others are timeless treasures worth revisiting. This War-Time Cake is one of those enduring classics. Born out of necessity during times of rationing, it’s an ingenious dessert made without eggs or milk—ingredients that were once scarce. Given recent shortages, this cake feels more relevant than ever. And once you taste it, you’ll understand why it deserves a place at the table!
Ingredients
Ingredient Amount
Brown sugar 2 cups
Water 2 cups
Raisins 1 ½ cups
Butter (unsalted) 1 cup (2 sticks)
All-purpose flour 3 cups
Baking powder 1 teaspoon
Baking soda ½ teaspoon
Salt ½ teaspoon
Cinnamon 1 teaspoon
Nutmeg ½ teaspoon
Allspice ½ teaspoon
Ground cloves ¼ teaspoon
Instructions
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