Nutmeg Raisin Victory Cake
At a Glance
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total
- 45 min
- Servings
- 9.00 serving(s)
Categories
- Cake
- Dessert
- Baking
Dietary
- Vegetarian
Allergens
- Eggs
- Milk
- Wheat
Servings & Nutrition
Original recipe serves 9. Current scale: 1x.
Nutrition and servings are approximate based on the ingredient list. Please verify for dietary or medical needs.
This recipe for Nutmeg Raisin Victory Cake brings together 2/3 cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening, 1 large egg, lightly beaten in a practical dish for home cooking. It takes about 45 min to prepare and cook. It makes approximately 9 servings.
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Equipment
Mixing bowls, measuring cup, wooden spoon, 9-inch cake pan, oven, wire rack
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/3 cup raisins
Instructions
Cream shortening and sugar well.
Beat in egg.
Mix together flour, salt, baking powder, and nutmeg in another bowl.
In a measuring cup, mix together the milk and the cornstarch until smooth.
Using a wooden spoon (a mixer would toughen the cake), stir in the dry mixture, alternating with the wet mixture, to the butter mixture, until all is combined well.
Stir in the raisins.
Pour into a greased 9" cake pan and bake at 350 F (preheated) for 25-30 minutes, or until a cake tester comes out clean.
Let cool in pan on a rack.
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