Best 9 Apple Raisin Spice Cake Recipes

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Apple raisin spice cake is a delightful dessert that combines the flavors of apples, raisins, and warm spices. Its moist texture and sweet-tart flavor make it a perfect treat for any occasion. This classic recipe is easy to follow and can be made with ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. So gather your ingredients and preheat your oven, because it's time to bake a delicious apple raisin spice cake that will surely be a hit with your family and friends!

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

APPLESAUCE RAISIN CAKE



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This cake is moist and delicious. I am from Washington state and this is my Mother's recipe. Great topped with caramel frosting!

Provided by Sharon Sisson

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup butter
2 cups white sugar
2 eggs
2 ½ cups applesauce
1 ½ cups chopped walnuts
2 cups raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. Mix together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the applesauce. Fold in the walnuts and raisins. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 473.1 calories, Carbohydrate 71.4 g, Cholesterol 53.8 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 252 mg, Sugar 41.5 g

APPLE CAKE WITH RAISINS



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This is a dense and moist apple cake, almost like a carrot cake made with apples, which could be served as dessert, brunch, or morning coffee treat.

Provided by CATHYMCD

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 50

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 ½ cups apples - peeled, cored, and coarsely chopped
2 cups white sugar
½ cup water
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup margarine, melted
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons hot water
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix the apples and sugar. Let stand about 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 10x15 inch baking pans.
  • Stir the water into the bowl with apples. Blend eggs and margarine in a small bowl, and mix with the apples. Mix in the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Stir in the raisins and walnuts. Transfer to the prepared pans.
  • Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool slightly before turning out of pans.
  • In a medium bowl, blend confectioners' sugar, hot water, and vanilla extract. Drizzle over the cakes while still warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.4 calories, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 7.4 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 82.4 mg, Sugar 15.9 g

APPLE RAISIN SPICE CAKE



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Grandma wrote down the recipe for this inviting cake on a piece of brown paper bag. It's loaded with popular spices, so the aroma while baking is out of this world! The warm sauce makes it moist...and special. Add a dollop of whipped topping for a real treat. -Shirley Joan Helfenbein, Lapeer, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup raisins
1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup shortening
1-1/4 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup chunky applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Place raisins in a small bowl; cover with boiling water. Let stand for 5 minutes; drain and set aside. , In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in applesauce and vanilla. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, baking soda and ginger; add to creamed mixture just until blended. Stir in walnuts and raisins. , Pour into a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., Serve with Hard Sauce (recipe also in Recipe Finder).

Nutrition Facts :

APPLE RAISIN NUT SPICE CAKE



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Around the Holidays ( Easter, Thanksgiving or Christmas ) this is one of my family's favorites. We hope you like it too!

Provided by Donna Luckadoo

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 12 slices

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups wheat flour (or use 3 cups of All Purpose)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons nutmeg
1 teaspoon allspice
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup molasses or 1/2 cup dark corn syrup
1 cup applesauce
1/2 cup raisins (soak in Orange juice)
1 1/2 cups diced fuji apples
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional) or 1/2 cup walnuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375* next Grease and flour a Bundt pan.
  • Except for the Sugar, Sift Dry Ingredients together into a large mixing bowl. Add Sugar, beaten Eggs, Applesauce, Molasses, Orange juice, Raisins, Apples and Nuts. Batter should be thick.
  • Pour Batter into the bundt pan and Bake for 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Let cake cool, remove from pan and sprinkle with powdered sugar or make a glaze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.9, Fat 1.6, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 35.2, Sodium 323.9, Carbohydrate 70.9, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 39.1, Protein 5.2

APPLESAUCE-OATMEAL RAISIN CAKE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups water test
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1 cup dark raisins
1/2 teaspoons salt
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 large eggs
13 by 9-inch baking pan

Steps:

  • Bring the water to a boil in a medium-size saucepan over moderately high heat. Stir in the oats. When the liquid returns to a boil, stir in the raisins and salt. Reduce the heat and simmer 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oats are soft and the water is absorbed. Remove from heat, stir in the sugar, applesauce, and oil. Cool to lukewarm. Meanwhile, heat the oven to 350 degrees, and grease the pan. Put the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg into a large bowl. Stir to mix well. Stir the eggs into the oat mixture. Add the flour mixture, and stir just until moistened. Spread in the prepared pan and bake 30 to 40 minutes, or until the cake starts to shrink from the sides of the pan and a wooden pick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. Place the pan on a wire rack to cool. The cake is good served warm. Or cool completely, cover tightly, and store overnight at room temperature before serving or freezing.

FRESH APPLE SPICE CAKE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield 9 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup dark rum, such as Mount Gay
1 cup golden raisins
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup dark brown sugar, lightly packed
3 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
3/4 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 teaspoons grated orange zest (2 oranges)
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 1/2 pounds Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and 1/4-inch-diced (3 to 4 apples)
Vanilla ice cream, such as Haagen-Dazs
Caramel sauce, such as Fran's, heated

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 9-by-13-by-2-inch baking pan.
  • Place the pecans on a sheet pan and toast them for 5 to 10 minutes, until lightly toasted. Set aside. Combine the rum and raisins in a small bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and microwave for 60 seconds. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla, and orange zest on medium speed for 3 minutes. Sift the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves into a medium bowl. With the mixer on low, slowly add the flour mixture to the wet mixture, just until combined. Drain the raisins, discarding the liquid. With a rubber spatula, fold the raisins, pecans, and apples into the batter. Spread into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  • Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Set aside to cool, cut into squares, and serve warm or at room temperature with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of warm caramel sauce.

EASY APPLE RAISIN CAKE



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Make and share this Easy Apple Raisin Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Irmgard

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups brown sugar, packed
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups applesauce
1 cup milk
2/3 cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 cup golden raisin

Steps:

  • In a 9" x 13" ungreased rectangular cake pan, stir together the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking soda and salt.
  • Add the applesauce, milk, melted butter and lemon juice all at once.
  • Beat with a fork until well combined.
  • Stir in the raisins.
  • Spread the batter evenly in the pan.
  • Bake in a preheated 350 degree F oven 45 to 50 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in the centre comes out clean.
  • Cool.
  • Dust with icing sugar, if desired, and cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401.8, Fat 11.5, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 30, Sodium 411.2, Carbohydrate 71.9, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 33.7, Protein 5

APPLE RAISIN CAKE



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Categories     Cake     Rum     Dairy     Fruit     Brunch     Dessert     Bake     Thanksgiving     Rosh Hashanah/Yom Kippur     Raisin     Apple     Spice     Fall     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 12 to 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
3 large eggs
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 tablespoon dark rum
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 Cortland or Empire apples, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/2 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and butter and flour a 12-cup bundt pan, knocking out excess flour.
  • Sift together flour, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together oil, eggs, sugars, spices, rum, and vanilla in a large bowl. Fold in flour mixture until just combined. Fold in apples and raisins and spoon batter into pan.
  • Bake in middle of oven until a tester comes out clean, about 1 1/4 hours.
  • Cool cake in pan on a rack 10 minutes, then turn out onto rack to cool completely.

APPLE-RAISIN BUNDT CAKE



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With the first bite of this moist, old-fashioned dessert, you know you're home for the holidays. It has a pleasant blend of spices and is loaded with nuts and raisins.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons strawberry jam
3-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1-1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
3/4 teaspoon each ground allspice, cloves and cinnamon
1-1/2 cups buttermilk
1-3/4 cups raisins
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
3/4 cup chopped peeled apple
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
4 teaspoons whole milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in jam. Combine the flour, baking soda and spices; add into creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Stir in the raisins, walnuts and apple. Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. , Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 426 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 232mg sodium, Carbohydrate 76g carbohydrate (51g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients. Fresh apples and raisins will give your cake the best flavor. If you can, use organic ingredients for the best quality.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Grease and flour the cake pan. This will help the cake to come out of the pan easily.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking can make the cake dry.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting to set properly.
  • Serve the cake with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. This will add an extra touch of flavor and richness.

Conclusion:

Apple raisin spice cake is a classic fall dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its moist, tender crumb, sweet and tangy flavor, and warm spices, this cake is perfect for any occasion. Whether you are serving it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, this cake is sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dessert, give this apple raisin spice cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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