Old-Fashioned War-Time Cake Recipe

Yayınlanma: 02 January 2026 - 10:18

Warm spices fill the kitchen as this cake bakes, creating a comforting, nostalgic atmosphere that feels straight from a family oven. The crumb is soft and moist, balanced with gentle sweetness from raisins and a rich spice profile that lingers pleasantly. Simple to slice and serve, it’s a timeless dessert that feels both familiar and thoughtfully modern.

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Old-Fashioned War-Time Cake Recipe
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Old-Fashioned War-Time Cake Directions:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly coat a 9×13-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.

  • In a small saucepan, combine water, brown sugar substitute, raisins, applesauce, and melted butter.

  • Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to low and simmer for exactly 5 minutes.

  • Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool completely.

  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and all spices.

  • Pour the cooled raisin mixture into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined.

  • Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.

  • Bake on the center rack for 32 minutes.

  • Cool completely before slicing into portions.

WW Points Calculation

  • Swerve Brown Sugar, 1 cup: 0.00

  • Unsweetened applesauce, 1 cup: 0.00

  • Raisins, 1 cup: 16.00

  • Light butter, 4 tbsp: 8.00

  • All-purpose flour, 2 cups: 36.00

  • Baking powder + baking soda + salt + spices (grouped): 0.00

Points Information:
Total Points: 60.00
Servings: 15 slices (1 slice = approx. 3×2 inches)
Points per serving: 4.00

Nutrition Information
Calories: 165
Fat: 3 g
Protein: 3 g
Carbohydrates: 34 g
Sugar: 14 g
Sodium: 165 mg

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