Scripture Cake

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Scripture Cake
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
60 mins
Total Time:
80mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on September 25, 2023

Scripture Cake is a unique and delicious cake that is not only a treat for the taste buds but also meaningful. Each ingredient used in the cake represents a verse from the Bible, making it a spiritually uplifting dessert. This recipe combines traditional cake ingredients with biblical references to create a dessert that is both tasty and meaningful. Enjoy making and sharing this special Scripture Cake with your loved ones.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Genesis 18:8 butter
  • 2 cups Jeremiah 6:20 sugar
  • 3 1/2 cups Leviticus 24:5 flour
  • 2 cups 1 Samuel 30:12 raisins
  • 1 cup Nehemiah 13:3 almonds
  • 6 Jeremiah 17:11 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon 1 Samuel 14:25 honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon Exodus 30:23 salt
  • 2 teaspoons 1 Corinthians 5:6 baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon Amos 4:5 cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Nahum 3:12 cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon Leviticus 2:13 anise
  • 1 1/2 cups 1 Chronicles 2:20 milk
  • 1 cup Jeremiah 6:20 honey

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. Stir in the honey, milk, and almonds.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and anise.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  7. Fold in the raisins.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. While the cake is still warm, drizzle the honey over the top and let it soak into the cake.
  11. Allow the cake to cool completely before serving.

Interesting Facts

  • The use of biblical references in recipe ingredients dates back to the 18th century when it was a way to teach and share religion.
  • The symbolism behind each ingredient helps to create an engaging and memorable culinary experience.
  • Scripture Cake is often served at church gatherings, Bible study groups, and religious holidays as a way to connect food and faith.