Raisin Cake Recipe

Name: Raisin Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 lb. box raisins; 2 c. water; 1 1/3 c. sugar; 1 tsp. cinnamon; 1 tsp. cloves; 1 tsp. nutmeg; 1/2 tsp. ginger; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 Tbsp. baking soda; 3 c. flour; 1 c. cold water; 1/2 c. Crisco

Servings: persons

1 lb. box raisins
2 c. water
1 1/3 c. sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. baking soda
3 c. flour
1 c. cold water
1/2 c. Crisco

1
Cook raisins in 2 cups of water for 20 minutes.
2
While they are cooking, mix together the sugar, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, ginger, salt, baking soda and flour; set aside.
3
When raisins have cooked, add to mixture.
4
Add cold water and Crisco.
5
Add the dry ingredients, stirring them until well blended.
6
Since the raisin mixture will still be fairly hot, no real beating is necessary and the cake takes just a matter of minutes to mix.
7
Pour into a greased and floured 13 x 9-inch pan and bake in a 350u00b0 oven for about 35 to 40 minutes or until the cake springs back when touched in the middle.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. box raisins, 2 c. water, 1 1/3 c. sugar, 1 tsp. cinnamon, and more.

Yes, 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.

Raisin Cake

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