Boiled Raisin Cake
Boiled raisin cake is a traditional American dessert that dates back to the early 19th century. It was popular during times when ingredients like eggs and butter were scarce, as it uses boiled raisins as a substitute for these ingredients.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.
Ingredients
- 2 cup Raisins
- 2 cup Water
- 1 cup Butter
- 1.5 cup Sugar
- 1 unit Egg
- 2 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- In a saucepan, bring water and raisins to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup of the liquid.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar. Add egg and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the reserved liquid from the raisins.
- Stir in the boiled raisins.
- Pour the batter into a greased and floured cake pan.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 300kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12g19%
- Total Carbohydrate 45g15%
- Sugars 30g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.