Raisin-Spice Cupcakes

Name: Raisin-Spice Cupcakes
Ingredients: 1 c. raisins; 1/2 c. water; 1/2 tsp. soda; 1/2 c. butter or margarine; 1 c. sugar; 1 tsp. salt; 3/4 tsp. cinnamon; 1/8 tsp. nutmeg; 1/8 tsp. allspice; 2 eggs (add one at a time); 1/2 tsp. vanilla; 2 c. flour; 1/2 tsp. baking powder

13 ingredients

15 steps

Ingredients

1 c. raisins
1/2 c. water
1/2 tsp. soda
1/2 c. butter or margarine
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
1/8 tsp. allspice
2 eggs (add one at a time)
1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder

Directions

1

Boil raisins and water together for 5 to 6 minutes.
2

Drain raisins and save juice/water.
3

Add warm water to raisin liquid if needed to make 1/2 cup liquid.
4

Add to liquid the soda.
5

Cream the next 6 ingredients together.
6

Add eggs and vanilla to creamed mixture.
7

Combine flour and baking powder in separate bowl.
8

Add flour and baking powder to creamed mixture alternately with raisin water.
9

Mix well.
10

Add the drained raisins to batter.
11

Put mixture in muffin pans using cupcake liners (for better storage) to 1/2 or 1/3 full.
12

Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar on each cupcake before baking.
13

Bake at 350° for 20 to 25 minutes or until done.
14

These freeze well.
15

Warm in microwave, if desired.