Ingredients
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- 2 cups raisins
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a saucepan, combine the raisins and water; simmer until plump. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the milk.
- Fold in the raisins.
- Pour the batter into a greased cake pan.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- This cake pairs well with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- For extra flavor, add chopped nuts or spices to the batter.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg