Raisin Cake

Name: Raisin Cake
Ingredients: 1 c. raisins, washed; 2 c. cold water; 1 c. sugar; 4 Tbsp. butter or margarine; 2-1/2 c. flour; 1 tsp. cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. cloves; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1 c. chopped nuts, optional

11 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 c. raisins, washed
2 c. cold water
1 c. sugar
4 Tbsp. butter or margarine
2-1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. chopped nuts, optional

Directions

1

Put washed raisins into a saucepan with the cold water; boil for 5 minutes.
2

Cool and drain liquid into a measuring cup; add water to equal 1 c., if necessary.
3

Cream together sugar and butter.
4

Sift together flour, cinnamon, cloves and salt.
5

Dissolve the baking powder and baking soda in the reserved raisin liquid. Mix all ingredients together and add nuts, if desired.
6

Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes.