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raisin cake

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Diane Babcock
Fulton, NY

We jokingly called this "20 lb. cake" when we were younger, because it is rather "heavy". However, the taste is excellent.

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake

Ingredients For raisin cake

  • 1 lb.
    sticky raisins
  • 2 c
    hot water
  • 2 c
    sugar
  • 1/2 c
    shortening
  • 3 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 1 tsp
    cloves
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 4 c
    flour

How To Make raisin cake

  • 1
    Boil raisins (we have used Muscat Raisins, but they are no longer available. So, any large sticky raisins should be okay) in 1½ cups of the water for 7 minutes, set aside to cool to lukewarm.
  • 2
    Cream sugar and shortening together in a large bowl.
  • 3
    Add remaining dry ingredients, mix well.
  • 4
    Add raisins and water, put remaining ½ cup water in pan to rinse and also put into batter. Mix well.
  • 5
    Pour into a greased and floured pan (usually about a 9X13). Bake at 375º for about 45 minutes or until a straw or toothpick inserted near center comes out clean.
  • 6
    Cool. Frost if desired. My sister and I like it with butter cream frosting.

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