🍰 Poor Man’s Cake Recipe 🍰
✨ Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
🔪 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🔥 Cook Time: 1 hour
Introduction
Indulge your taste buds in the simplicity and warmth of the Poor Man’s Cake. This delightful dessert, brought to you by lovewithrecipes.com, is a testament to the beauty of uncomplicated ingredients and timeless flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 cups raisins
- 1 teaspoon allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon clove
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
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🍲 Boil Together the Magic: In a culinary symphony, combine the sugar, raisins, allspice, clove, salt, and cinnamon in a pot. Let them dance together, bringing forth a sweet and aromatic concoction.
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🚿 Cover and Simmer: Add just enough water to cover the raisins in the pot. Let the ingredients simmer, allowing the flavors to mingle and the raisins to reach a tender perfection.
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❄️ Cooling Interlude: Once the raisins have embraced tenderness, let the mixture cool. This is the pause in our culinary melody, a moment of serenity before the next crescendo.
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🍰 Baking Alchemy Begins: Stir in 1 teaspoon of baking soda and add enough unbleached flour to create a stiff batter. Picture the transformation, the chemistry of baking unfolding before your eyes.
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🎂 Into the Oven Waltz: Pour the enchanting batter into a 9-inch round cake pan, setting the stage for the grand performance. Allow the cake to pirouette in a moderate oven, where the alchemy continues for about 1 hour at 350 degrees F.
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🌟 Cake Springs to Life: Know it’s ready when the cake springs back lightly to the touch, a signal that the magic has happened.
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🍨 Serving Symphony: The finale is near! Serve this Poor Man’s Cake with flair – whether warm or cold. It harmonizes perfectly with cream, custard sauce, or a powdered sugar frosting.
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🌰 Optional Nutty Overture: Elevate the experience by adding walnuts to the batter just before the grand baking finale. This optional touch adds a delightful crunch to the symphony of flavors.
Nutritional Harmony
- Calories: 583.2
- Fat Content: 34.4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 13.4g
- Cholesterol Content: 32.5mg
- Sodium Content: 31.5mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 72g
- Fiber Content: 2g
- Sugar Content: 61.9g
- Protein Content: 1.5g
Serving Notes
This recipe generously serves 6, making it perfect for gatherings, family dinners, or just to satisfy your sweet cravings.
Review from the Lovewithrecipes.com Kitchen
⭐ 1 Review
“One bite of this Poor Man’s Cake transports you to a realm of simple pleasures. The melding of spices and the tender raisins create a symphony of flavors that linger on the palate. A timeless recipe that deserves a spot in every kitchen!”
Give this recipe a try and let the Poor Man’s Cake weave its culinary magic in your home. Happy baking! 🎉
