old fashioned raisin spice cake

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Vancouver, BC
Updated on Apr 11, 2016

From a Robin Hood pamphlet.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Bake
yield 9 inch cake

Ingredients

  • CAKE:
  • 2 - egg whites
  • 1 1/3 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon allspice, ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon cloves, ground
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 - egg yolks
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3/4 cup raisins
  • ICING
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 2 cups sifted icing sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1-2 tablespoon cream or milk
  • - chopped walnuts

How To Make old fashioned raisin spice cake

  • Step 1
    Beat egg whites to stiff but moist peaks. Combine flour, baking powder, salt and spices in a large mixing bowl. Stir well to blend. Add butter, sugar, egg yolks, milk and vanilla. Beat with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth, about 1 1/2 minutes. Stir in raisins. Fold in stiff egg whites.
  • Step 2
    Spread batter evenly in greased 9 " square cake pan.
  • Step 3
    Bake at 375 degrees F. for 30 - 35 minutes. Cool completely.
  • Step 4
    Icing: Cream butter, half of icing sugar and lemon juice together until light. Gradually add icing sugar and enough cream to make a smooth spreading consistency. Spread over cooled cake. Sprinkle with chopped walnuts, to decorate, if desired.

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