Costa Rican Raisin Cake Recipe

Name: Costa Rican Raisin Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1/2 cup freshly brewed coffee; 3/4 cup granulated sugar, divided; 1 cup seedless raisin; 1/2 cup chopped nuts; 1/2 cup butter; 1/2 cup dark brown sugar; 2 eggs, beaten; 2 cups flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1/2 cup milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup freshly brewed coffee
3/4 cup granulated sugar, divided
1 cup seedless raisin
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Mix cornstarch and coffee in saucepan until smooth.
2
Add 1/2 cup sugar and cook over low heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
3
Add raisins and nuts and set aside while preparing batter.
4
Beat butter until soft and fluffy.
5
Add brown sugar and remaining white sugar and continue beating until thick and light in color.
6
Add cream of tartar and baking soda together and add alternately with milk.
7
Add vanilla and mix well.
8
Pour 1/2 the batter into a buttered 8-inch square pan.
9
Spread with raisin mixture and cover with remaining batter.
10
Bake in preheated 350u00b0F oven for 40 minutes or until knife comes out clean.
11
Cool and turn out of pan and cut into nine squares.

786

kcal

Calories

Fat

116

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1/2 cup freshly brewed coffee, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, divided, 1 cup seedless raisin, and more.

Yes, Costa Rican Raisin Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Costa Rican Raisin Cake

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