BOILED RAISIN CAKE
This is an Olde English recipe that has been in my family for generations. This recipe was made before refrigerators. There is no milk or eggs in it. This cake makes a great gift.
Provided by Irana Grenier
Categories Cakes
Time 1h35m
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- 1. Boil sugar, shortening, water, raisins and spices for 5 minutes; remove from heat and let cool completely.
- 2. Mix dry ingredients together; add to cooled mixture stirring by hand.
- 3. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Pour cake mixture into a large greased and floured loaf pan or 3 smaller aluminum loaf pans and place walnut halves across the top of cake(s). Bake for 1 hour, stick a toothpick in center of cake, if it comes out wet bake for an additional 10 minutes. Cool; pour brandy over the top of the cake and cover with aluminum foil. Let sit in a dark place for at least 3 months for the raisins to ferment.
- 4. For Vanilla Sauce: Bring milk and 1/2 cup sugar to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
- 5. Beat yolks and 2 Tbsp sugar together until light and lemon-colored.
- 6. Remove pan from heat and pour milk over eggs, stirring vigorously. Pour milk mixture into pan and heat, without boiling, until thickened.
- 7. Remove from heat; add vanill and butter and stir.
- 8. NOTE: This cake will keep for quite awhile. If it should become hard around the edges, just make the vanilla sauce and pour over it.
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Pylo _5
[email protected]This cake is a classic for a reason. It's simple, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser.
Ian Dancan
[email protected]This cake is a great way to get your kids excited about baking. It's so easy to make and they'll love the results.
Elizabethe Nyamdali
[email protected]I made this cake for my family and they loved it. It's a great cake for any occasion.
Georgia Branham
[email protected]This cake is perfect for a snack or dessert. It's also great for taking to potlucks or bake sales.
Laraib Memon
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this cake. It's made with just a few ingredients and it's so easy to make.
Mac Kenzie
[email protected]This cake is a great way to use up leftover raisins. It's also a very affordable cake to make.
Eshan Eshan
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.
Md mostakim
[email protected]This cake is so moist and flavorful. The raisins add a delicious sweetness and the spices give it a warm, comforting flavor.
Kiefer Swistak
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing.
Sumon Biswas
[email protected]This boiled raisin cake is the most delicious cake I've ever had. It's moist, flavorful, and the raisins add a perfect touch of sweetness. I'll definitely be making this again and again.