Poor Man's Cake
Vintage Poor Man's Cake is a delicious blast from the past. It is a simple spiced raisin cake made with pantry staples you likely already have on hand. The batter comes together right in a saucepan, bakes up in a 9×13″ pan, and finishes beautifully with a dusting of powdered sugar or a simple glaze. No special ingredients, no fuss, just a timeless, hand-me-down recipe that never gets old.
Servings: 12 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup raisins
- ½ cup butter or oleo or lard
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Makes: 9 x 13inch rectangle
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, bring 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup water, 1 cup raisins and ½ cup butter to a low boil. Simmer for 10 minutes and then remove from heat to cool slightly.
- Meanwhile preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13 inch pan.
- Whisk in ¼ teaspoon salt, 2 cups all purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda and 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice.
- Spread batter in prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes or until top is springy when lightly touched with a finger.
- Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with powdered sugar glaze. For an extra special treat, cool and top with cream cheese frosting.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 244kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 206mg | Potassium: 126mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 237IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg
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