RAISIN TEA CAKE

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Provided by Margaret M. Johnson

Categories     Cake     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     St. Patrick's Day     Raisin     Winter     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

Mixed Spice:
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
1 two-inch cinnamon stick, crushed
1 teaspoon whole cloves
1 teaspoon allspice berries
1 tablespoon ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 1/4 cups water
3 cups raisins
8 tablespoons (1 stick) cold butter, cut into small pieces
1 cup sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg, beaten

Steps:

  • The day before baking, make the mixed spice: In a spice grinder, combine the coriander seeds, cinnamon, cloves, and allspice. Grind until powdery. Pour into an airtight container. Add nutmeg and ginger and mix well. Measure out 1 level tablespoon and store the remainder in a cool place for later use.
  • Combine the mixed spice with the water, raisins, butter, and sugar in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool completely. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • The next day, let the raisin mixture sit at room temperature for 1 hour. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Generously grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
  • Sift the flour, baking soda, and salt together into a large bowl. Stir in the raisin mixture and blend well. Stir in the egg. Pour into the prepared pan. Place on the center rack of the oven with a pan of water. Bake until the cake is lightly browned and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 1/4 hours.

Asomah Frank
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This cake is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's versatile and can be enjoyed with any meal.


Gulab Sher
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I'm not a big fan of raisins, but this cake was still delicious. The cinnamon flavor really shines through.


Muhammad shakir M shakir
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This recipe is a bit bland for my taste. I would add some spices or citrus zest next time.


Princess Omolara
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. It's my go-to recipe for a quick and easy dessert.


Independent Thoughts not thots
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I made this cake for my grandmother's birthday and she loved it! It was the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Muhammad Nizam
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This recipe is missing some important instructions. It doesn't say what size pan to use or how long to bake the cake.


Dylan Lemley
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cake turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Sandra Keast
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This recipe is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.


Derek Mcallister
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I love this recipe! The cake is always moist and flavorful. I often add different fruits or nuts to change it up.


Yar Bash
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This was my first time making a tea cake and it turned out great! It was easy to follow and the cake was moist and flavorful.


Otho Mastano
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This cake is delicious! The raisins give it a nice chewy texture and the cinnamon adds a warm flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Liam Mcmillion
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I made this cake for a bake sale and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. It's definitely a new favorite.


Kelly 6lack
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This recipe is a keeper! The cake was so easy to make and it turned out perfectly. My family loved it.


Razia Tabassum
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This raisin tea cake was a hit at our afternoon tea party! It was moist and flavorful, and the raisins added a nice sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.