Irish Raisin Cake Recipe

Name: Irish Raisin Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups of buttermilk; 2 cups of sugar; 5 cups of flour; 2 sticks of butter; 5 eggs; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 teaspoon allspice; 2 teaspoons baking soda; Dash of salt; 1 (16-ounce box) of brown raisins; 1 (16-ounce) box of golden raisins; 1/2 cup whiskey, optional

Servings: persons

2 1/2 cups of buttermilk
2 cups of sugar
5 cups of flour
2 sticks of butter
5 eggs
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon allspice
2 teaspoons baking soda
Dash of salt
1 (16-ounce box) of brown raisins
1 (16-ounce) box of golden raisins
1/2 cup whiskey, optional

1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees and grease a Dutch Oven.
2
Cream sugar and butter in large bowl.
3
Add in eggs one at a time.
4
Add seasonings.
5
Mix baking soda into the buttermilk.
6
Alternate adding flour, buttermilk and raisins into mix.
7
Bake for 2 1/2 to 3 hours in covered Dutch Oven.
8
Cake is finished when knife inserted into middle comes out clean.
9
Optional- pour 1/2 cup of whiskey over cake immediately after removing from oven.
10
Cake is best when cut after a few days.

2537

kcal

Calories

175

Fat

218

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: 2 1/2 cups of buttermilk, 2 cups of sugar, 5 cups of flour, 2 sticks of butter, and more.

Yes, Irish 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.

Irish Raisin Cake

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