Best 9 Raisin Pound Cake Recipes

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Raisin pound cake, a classic dessert enjoyed by many, is known for its dense, moist texture and sweet, buttery flavor. With its origins traced back to the 18th century, this delectable treat has become a staple in bakeries and homes worldwide. Whether served as a simple snack or as an elegant centerpiece at special occasions, raisin pound cake continues to captivate taste buds with its timeless appeal.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

JIM'S APPLE RAISIN POUND CAKE WITH PRALINE GLAZE



Jim's Apple Raisin Pound Cake with Praline Glaze image

This is a very moist cake. With all the grated apples, raisins and pecans, it could stand alone without a topping; however with the praline glaze....well, you be the judge!

Provided by JimJimmy

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Praline Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ground allspice
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups vegetable oil
2 cups white sugar
4 eggs
3 cups apples - peeled, cored and shredded
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup raisins
½ cup white sugar
½ cup light brown sugar
½ cup half-and-half cream
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup butter, softened
1 cup chopped pecans
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 10-inch Bundt pan. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, allspice, and 1 teaspoon of salt.
  • In a large bowl, mix the vegetable oil, 2 cups of sugar, eggs, apples, 1 cup of pecans, and raisins. Mix the flour mixture into the wet ingredients, and pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out with moist crumbs, about 70 minutes. Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then turn out onto a rack to finish cooling.
  • For glaze, mix 1/2 cup of white sugar, the brown sugar, half and half, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and boil, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens to a syrup, 5 to 10 minutes. A candy thermometer will read 220 degrees F (105 degrees C). At that point, stir in butter, 1 cup of pecans, and vanilla extract. Continue to cook and stir until the syrup reaches 234 degrees F (110 degrees C). Allow the glaze to cool for 5 minutes, then spread the warm glaze over the cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 492.4 calories, Carbohydrate 52.9 g, Cholesterol 51.6 mg, Fat 30.7 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 259.9 mg, Sugar 35.1 g

RUM-RAISIN POUND CAKE



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Categories     Cake     Rum     Fruit     Brunch     Dessert     Bake     Raisin     Party     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups brown raisins
2 1/4 cups sifted all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups (2 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 2/3 cups sugar
5 large eggs
7 tablespoons dark rum
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 teaspoons whipping cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and flour 12-cup Bundt pan. Toss raisins with 2 tablespoons flour in small bowl. Combine remaining flour, baking powder and salt in medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat butter in large bowl until light. Add 1 2/3 cups sugar and beat until fluffy. Add eggs 2 at a time, beating after each addition until well blended. Beat in 6 tablespoons rum and vanilla. Mix in flour mixture. Fold in raisin mixture. Spoon batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake cake until top is golden and tester inserted near center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Cool in pan on rack 10 minutes. Turn out cake onto rack and cool completely.
  • Stir powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon rum in bowl until smooth. Mix in cream. Spoon over cake. Let stand until glaze is set, about 30 minutes.

RAISIN POUND CAKE



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Yellow cake mix, applesauce and raisins make this moist pleasantly spiced loaf a no-fuss favorite of LuEllen Spaulding. "I turn to this recipe when unexpected guests drop by because I usually have the ingredients in the cupboard," writes the Caro, Michigan baker. For a special occasion, top slices with fresh fruit.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
1 cup applesauce
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup canola oil
3 eggs
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 cup raisins

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine cake mix, applesauce, water, oil, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in raisins. Pour into two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans., Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5-10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 108mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

RAISIN SAUCE FOR POUND CAKE



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This home-style dessert that takes just moments to prepare. "I often substitute white cupcakes for the pound cake," says Charlene Turnbull from Wainwright, Alberta. "It's one of our favorite desserts!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 loaf (10-3/4 ounces) frozen pound cake
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash ground cinnamon and nutmeg
1 cup water
2 tablespoons raisins
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon maple flavoring
Vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • With a serrated knife, cut pound cake in half widthwise; cut one half into four slices and set aside to thaw. Freeze remaining cake for another use., In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, flour, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg; stir in water until smooth. Add raisins. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. , Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla and maple flavoring. Top each slice of cake with a scoop of ice cream; drizzle with raisin sauce.

Nutrition Facts :

CINNAMON-RAISIN POUND CAKE WITH BASIC GLAZE



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We've spiced up our Classic Pound Cake recipe with cinnamon and raisins.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Yield Makes 2 cakes

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound (3 1/4 cups) plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon coarse salt
4 sticks softened unsalted butter, plus more for pans
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
9 large, room-temperature eggs
2 cups raisins
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
2 cups confectioners' sugar
4 to 5 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Butter two 5-by-9-inch loaf pans. Combine 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour and salt in a bowl.
  • Cream butter and sugar with a mixer on high speed until pale and fluffy, for 8 minutes. Scrape down sides of bowl. Reduce speed to medium, and add vanilla extract.
  • Lightly beat eggs, and add to mixer bowl in 4 additions, mixing thoroughly after each and scraping down sides. Reduce speed to low, and add flour mixture in 4 additions, mixing until just incorporated. Toss raisins in remaining 2 tablespoons flour; fold into finished batter. Divide batter in half. Fold cinnamon into 1 half. Scoop batters into 2 prepared pans, 1/2 cup at a time, alternating plain and cinnamon. Swirl with a knife. Tap on counter to distribute; smooth tops.
  • Bake until a tester inserted into center of each cake comes out clean, about 65 minutes. Let cool in pans on a wire rack for 30 minutes. Remove from pans, and let cool completely on wire rack.
  • Make the glaze: Combine 2 cups confectioners' sugar and 4 to 5 tablespoons milk in a bowl. Drizzle over cooled cakes.

RUM RAISIN POUND CAKE



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Make and share this Rum Raisin Pound Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup yellow raisins
2 1/3 cups sifted cake flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly grated navel orange rind
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated lemon rind
1 cup superfine sugar or 1 cup strained sugar
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup dark rum, preferably Jamaican

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°; butter an 8- or 9-inch flat-bottomed tube pan; dust with all-purpose flour, invert over the kitchen sink, and tap to remove excess.
  • To soften the raisins--place in a steam basket in a medium saucepan and steam for 1 minute over boiling water (do not submerge the raisins or they will absorb too much water).
  • Spread them out over several layers of paper towels and dry thoroughly.
  • Using a triple sifter, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon; set aside.
  • Cut the butter into 1-inch pieces and place it along with the rinds in the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment.
  • Soften on low speed.
  • Increase speed to med-high and cream until smooth and light in color, about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.
  • Add in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, taking 6-8 minutes to blend it in well; scrape the sides of the bowl occasionally.
  • Add in eggs, 1 at a time at 1-minute intervals, scraping the sides of the bowl again.
  • Blend in the vanilla.
  • Decrease mixer speed to low; add the dry ingredients in three additions alternately with the rum in two additions, mixing until incorporated after each addition; mix the batter for 15 seconds longer.
  • Remove bowl from mixer and fold in raisins with a rubber spatula.
  • Spoon batter into prepared pan; smooth the surface with the back of a tablespoon.
  • Center the pan on the rack and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown on top and begins to come away from the sides of the pan; or toothpick inserted into the center comes out dry.
  • Remove cake from oven; set on a cake rack for 10-15 minutes; invert cake onto a rack and remove the pan.
  • Turn cake top side up onto a second cake rack to cool at room temperature.
  • Cut a double thickness of cheesecloth to measure approximately 18 x 24 inches.
  • Saturate in 1/4 cup dark Jamaican rum; open the rum soaked cheesecloth and stretch flat on an 18-inch square of heavy-duty foil; arrange cake in the center of the cheesecloth.
  • Wrap the cloth over the cake by lifting the ends and bringing them to the center.
  • Then wrap tightly in foil; place the cake in a plastic bag and seal; let stand at room temperature overnight.
  • The following day, remove the foil and unwrap the cake; remoisten the cheesecloth with an additional 1/4 cup rum; rewrap the cake in the cheesecloth and foil and return to the plastic bag to age for 2-3 days or up to 10 days.
  • It is not necessary to remoisten the cheesecloth after the second day.
  • Wrap leftover cake in the cheesecloth; store in plastic wrap or foil at room temperature for up to 10 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448, Fat 20.8, SaturatedFat 12.3, Cholesterol 133.4, Sodium 118.3, Carbohydrate 57, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 28.9, Protein 5.8

MAPLE RAISIN POUND CAKE



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Pound cakes got their name because they originally were made with a pound of flour, a pound of eggs, a pound of sugar and a pound of butter. This cake, with its Canadian twist of raisins and maple syrup, is served with a maple sauce but it can be omitted, if you HAVE to :) This is another recipe by Lucy Waverman, who happens to be my favourite chef!

Provided by Leslie

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 1 10" cake

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup butter, at room temperature
2 cups granulated sugar
6 eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup plain yogurt
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup raisins
2 teaspoons grated lime rind
2 tablespoons real maple syrup
1 cup whipping cream
1 cup maple syrup

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325ºF
  • Butter and flour a 10-inch bundt pan or tube pan, or a 10-inch springform pan.
  • Using an electric mixer or by hand, cream butter in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in sugar. Beat at medium speed until light and fluffy. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • In a separate bowl, combine flour, salt and baking soda.
  • Add flour alternately with yogurt, beating after each addition, ending with the flour. Add vanilla, raisins, lime rind and syrup. Beat a few seconds longer or until smooth. Do not overbeat.
  • Spoon the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth out the surface. Bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean and the cake is evenly brown.
  • Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove from pan and let cool completely on wire rack.
  • Combine cream and syrup in a large pot over high heat. Bring to a boil and boil for 3 minutes or until slightly thickened. Cool. Serve over slices of cake.

MY RAISIN POUND CAKE



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This is such an awesome pound cake. dotted with raisins it is pretty when sliced and has a wonderful flavor and texture,

Provided by Gail Herbest

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 c soft butter
1 pkg 8 oz cream cheese, softened
5 medium eggs
1 1/2 c granulated sugar
2 tsp baking powder
4 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp salt
2 1/4 c all purpose flour
2 c raisins

Steps:

  • 1. preheat oven to 325, spray a bundt pan with non stick cooking spray
  • 2. cream together the softened butter and cream cheese until well blended.
  • 3. add remaining ingredients except raisins and mix well, ( about 2 minutes)
  • 4. Mix in raisins. pour mixture into prepared pan and bake 50-60 minutes. cool completely before removing from pan. Dust with Powdered sugar

RAISIN POUND CAKE



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A good pound cake with raisins. To keep the raisins from sinking to the bottom, dredge them in flour before you stir them in.

Provided by PAULMCLEAN

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Pound Cake Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter
1 ¾ cups white sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon extract
½ cup milk
½ cup hot water
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk and hot water, mixing just until incorporated. Stir in the raisins.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.4 calories, Carbohydrate 32.4 g, Cholesterol 44 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 120.9 mg, Sugar 19 g

### **Summary** 1. **What is a Pound Cake?** - A classic American dessert cake with a fine crumb and a distinct, slightly granular texture. - Traditionally made with one "pound" each of butter, sugar, eggs, and all-purpose or cake flower. - Variations include using different types of flours, adding extracts, or topping with glazes or frostings. 2. **Essential Ingredients for a Pound Cake** - **Flour:** All-purpose or cake flower is most common. Cake flower will give the cake a finer crumb. - **Baking Powder:** Helps the cake rise and achieve a light, fluffy texture. - **Salt:** Balances the sweetness of the cake. - **Butter:** Should be unsalted and softened to room temperature. - **Sugar:** Granulated sugar is most common, but brown sugar or a mix of granulated and brown sugar can be used for a richer, moister cake. - **Vanilla Extract:** Adds a warm, classic vanilla flavour. - **Eggs:** Should be large and at room temperature. 3. **Key Baking Techniques for Pound Cake** - **Creaming the butter and sugar together:** This helps to incorporate air into the butter, creating a smooth, light batter. - **Adding eggs one at a time:** Helps to prevent the batter from curdling. - **Gradually adding the dry ingredients:** Helps to prevent overmixing and results in a more even distribution of ingredients. - **Baking at a low temperature:** Helps to prevent the cake from overcooking and drying out. 4. **Troubleshooting Common Pound Cake Mistakes** - **Dense Cake:** Overmixing the batter or using too much liquid can result in a heavy, dry cake. - **Dry Cake:** Using an old or expired leavening agent, such as the Baking Powder, can result in a cake that doesn't rise properly. - **Curdled Batter:** Adding the eggs too quickly or to cold butter can cause the batter to curdle. 5. **Variations on the Traditional Pound Cake** - **Lemon Pound Cake:** Add the zest and/or fresh Lemon Juice to the batter. - **Chocolate Pound Cake:** Add cocoa powder to the batter. - **Almond Pound Cake:** Add ground almonds or almond meal to the batter. - **Sour cream Pound Cake:** Add Sour cream to the batter for a rich, tangy flavour. - **Coffee Pound Cake:** Add instant coffee powder or espresso powder to the batter for a coffee flavour. ### **Conclusion** Pound Cake is a classic flavourful and versatile cake that can be enjoyed on any occasion. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of attention to detail, you can create a delicious and unforgettable Pound Cake that everyone will love.

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