GRANDMOTHER'S BOILED RAISIN CAKE
This cake is very moist, but my grandmother never added an icing. She made a cinnamon glaze.
Provided by Cathy Brisco
Categories Desserts Cakes Holiday Cake Recipes
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oven to 325 degrees(165 degrees C). Grease a 9 x 5 inch pan. Set aside.
- In 3 quart saucepan, boil raisins slowly water until there is 1 cup of water left and the raisins are plump. Allow mixture to cool.
- Stir in sugar and egg. Mix spices with boiling water and add to raisin mixture. Add flour, soda, vanilla and last, the melted shortening. Blend well. Pour into loaf pan.
- Bake for 40 to 50 minutes. When cool make glaze by mixing confectioners sugar, ground cinnamon, and milk. Spread on top of cooled cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.9 calories, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 36.4 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 170.3 mg, Sugar 34.1 g
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Rico Vibin
[email protected]Easy and delicious! This raisin cake is a great way to use up leftover raisins. It's moist and flavorful, and the raisins add a nice touch of sweetness.
Adaora Uzozie
[email protected]This cake was a big hit with my family! The raisins added a nice touch of sweetness and the cake was so moist. Definitely a recipe I'll be making again.
Bree Hulterstrom
[email protected]I was looking for a moist and flavorful raisin cake recipe, and this one definitely delivered! The cake was perfectly sweet and the raisins were plump and juicy. A new favorite!
Akinyemi Kayodr
[email protected]This raisin cake is a delicious and easy-to-make treat. The raisins add a lovely sweetness and texture to the cake. I'll definitely be making this again.
Ramdiyal ram
[email protected]I made this cake for my family and they absolutely loved it! The raisins added a nice sweetness and the cake was so moist. Definitely a keeper recipe.
Nirak Babu
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the moist texture and the sweet raisins. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Triza Mmbone
[email protected]The cake turned out great! It was moist and flavorful, and the raisins were perfectly plump. I'll definitely be making this again.
zacharia sindani
[email protected]Easy to follow recipe that yielded a delicious cake. The raisins were a great addition, adding a bit of sweetness and texture. Would definitely make this again.
Sutan Khan
[email protected]This is one of the best raisin cakes I've ever had! The texture was perfect - moist and fluffy. The raisins were plump and juicy, and the flavor was well-balanced. Definitely a new favorite recipe.
Shahfaat Khan
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of raisins. But I decided to give it a try, and I'm so glad I did! The cake was surprisingly moist and flavorful, and the raisins added a nice touch of sweetness without being overpow
Letishia Tarhuni
[email protected]This cake is a great way to use up leftover raisins. It's easy to make and doesn't require any fancy ingredients. The result is a moist, flavorful cake that everyone will enjoy.
Jutt Sister Jutt
[email protected]My grandma used to make this cake when I was a kid, and it brings back so many fond memories. I tried making it myself using this recipe, and it tasted just like hers! Absolutely delicious.
Perry Baden
[email protected]Followed the recipe to a T and the cake turned out beautifully. The aroma while baking was heavenly, and the taste was even better! A keeper recipe for sure.
Dh Sj
[email protected]This raisin cake is a delightful blend of nostalgia and taste. The raisins plump up perfectly, adding a sweet and chewy texture that complements the moist, fluffy crumb. A true comfort food!