Raisin Cake
Servings 12 slices
slices
This boiled raisin cake is spongy and spongy, with sweet raisins in every bite. This vintage recipe will give you the classic flavors!
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ Cup Seedless Raisins
- Water
- 2 Tablespoons Shortening
- 1 Cup Granulated Sugar
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon Ground Cloves
- 2 Cups All Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 Cup Boiling Water
- 3 Tablespoons Powdered Sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350˚ F. Grease a tube pan or square baking pan.
- Place raisins in a saucepan and lightly separate with a fork. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer until the water is nearly all evaporated (about 20 minutes.) Remove from heat.
- Mix in the shortening, sugar, salt, and spices to the hot raisins. Stir in the flour.
- Dissolve the baking soda into one cup of boiling water. Add to the raisin batter and stir until smooth with raisins.
- Place in a greased tube pan or square cake pan and bake at 350˚ F for 30-35 minutes or until the toothpick entered into the center comes out clean. Let cool and dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
Expert Tip: Set your oven timer to 5 minutes less than you anticipate the cake being done and check it. To avoid over baking or under baking the cake, insert a toothpick into the center of the cake. If it comes out clean, your cake is done.
Refrigerate: You can store your leftover raisin cake in the fridge for up to a week. Just make sure to keep it in an airtight container to preserve its flavor and moisture.
Freeze: If you have a big batch of this delicious cake and want to save some for later, this raisin cake recipe freezes well. Simply wrap the cake tightly in plastic wrap and place it in an airtight container or freezer bag. It can be frozen for up to three months.
Thawing and Reheating: When you are ready to enjoy your frozen cake, allow it to thaw in the refrigerator overnight. For reheating, place it in a preheated oven at a low temperature until it is warmed through. To check the warmth, insert a toothpick into the cake. If it comes out warm, your cake is ready to serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 222kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 196mg | Potassium: 199mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 2mg