Easy Raisin Cake Recipe
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Easy Raisin Cake

By: Nancy W. Markey 
"A not too sweet cake packed with raisins. Perfect with coffee or tea and a wonderful departure from the typically sweet holiday goodies."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (32)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 10x10 inch cake
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup raisins
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease one 10 x 10 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large saucepan boil the raising with the water for 10 minutes. Add the butter or margarine and let cool.
  3. In the same pan add the flour, soda, salt, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and chopped nuts (optional), mix well and pour batter into a lightly greased 10x10 inch baking pan
  4. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 minutes. Serves 8 to 12.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 150 | Total Fat: 7.2g | Cholesterol: 10mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 9, 2007 by Denise Zuriel   view full review
The nutmeg and cinnamon combination was awesome! It smelled so good! But, my cake was a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 21, 2005 by CRISTEN1   view full review
Very good! I used whole wheat flour and it turned out great! I will probably leave out 1/4c...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2007 by Rena   view full review
I have tried so many recipes on this site but this is my first review coz I am truly impressed...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2009 by Felicity   view full review
This recipe was rather dry when I mixed it, so I added three eggs, and it has turned out very...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 27, 2005 by DUNTEACHN   view full review
This was delicious. I also used whole wheat flour, to make it more healthy. It tastes very...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2007 by Susan May   view full review
This is very close to my family recipe. Try substituting buttermilk for your liquid instead...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 18, 2008 by Barbara Y   view full review
This cake is so easy and quick to make and every loved it.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 5, 2010 by Melissa   view full review
This is a surprisingly easy recipe and vegetarian at that! I just added a little more spice.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2010 by BrennaP   view full review
Excellent recipe! I did reduce the sugar to 3/4 cup and used pecans instead of walnuts, just...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2009 by Mrs. D   view full review
Didn't like this at all!

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