Old-Fashioned Raisin Cake
This cozy Old-Fashioned Raisin Cake is a delicious dessert that's easy to make with basic ingredients, featuring plump raisins and warm spices, perfect for gatherings or enjoying with coffee.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Raisins Regular or golden raisins work.
- 1.25 cups Water
- 0.5 cups Butter 1 stick
- 1 cups Brown sugar Packed
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1.5 teaspoons Cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Nutmeg Optional but nice
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups Chopped walnuts or pecans Optional
Instructions
Preparation
- In a medium pot, add raisins and water. Bring to a gentle boil, then lower heat and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes until raisins puff up.
- Turn off heat, stir in the butter, and let it melt as the mixture cools.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Pour the warm raisin mixture into the mixing bowl, stir in brown sugar, and let cool for 10 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs and vanilla. Add dry ingredients and stir just until no dry flour remains. Fold in nuts if using.
- Pour into a greased 9x13 pan or a bundt pan. Bake at 350°F for 30-38 minutes for a 9x13, or 40-50 minutes for a bundt.
- Check doneness with a toothpick; it should come out with a few moist crumbs.
Notes
For best results, allow the cake to sit overnight before slicing; it improves in flavor and texture. Store covered at room temperature for about 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days. Can freeze slices for up to 2 months.