old fashioned chewy cake

27 Pinches
Pueblo, CO
Updated on Nov 27, 2013

I found this recipe when we were first married 48 yrs ago. My family had always loved it. I hadn't made it now for several years but came across it again a couple of months ago and we still love it just as much!

prep time 15 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake
yield 9 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup dates, chopped
  • 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons butter, cold
  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon cloves or allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup white sugar

How To Make old fashioned chewy cake

  • Step 1
    In a large saucepan combine dried fruits, sugar, hot water, and butter. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Cool.
  • Step 2
    Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves or allspice, salt. Stir into cooled boiled mixture.
  • Step 3
    Bake in 8X8 greased pan at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes. Cool before cutting.
  • Step 4
    You could frost it, but we've always liked it just plain.

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Category: Cakes
Keyword: #Eggless
Keyword: #Dessert
Keyword: #cake
Ingredient: Fruit
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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