Raisin Cake

13 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 (15 oz.) pkg. raisins
  • 2 c. sugar
  • 1 c. butter
  • 2 c. boiling water
  • 2 Tbsp. soda
  • 1/4 c. warm water
  • 2 eggs, slightly beaten
  • 4 1/2 c. flour
  • 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 Tbsp. allspice
  • 2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. cloves
  • 2 c. chopped pecans or walnuts

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine raisins, sugar, butter and boiling water in a large saucepan; bring to a boil and boil 5 minutes.
  2. 2
    Allow to cool to lukewarm.
  3. 3
    Dissolve soda in warm water; add to raisin mixture. (Mixture will foam.)
  4. 4
    Stir in eggs.
  5. 5
    Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to raisin mixture, stirring after each addition. Stir in nuts.
  6. 6
    Spoon batter into a lightly greased 10-inch tube pan.
  7. 7
    Bake at 375° for 50 to 60 minutes or until cake tests done. Yields one 10-inch cake.

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