raisin nut squares
Fern lived next door to us when I was a child in Eureka, MI. She made this raisin cake and shared with all of us girls. I can remember going next door for this snack cake and the walk through the snow being worth it!
prep time
20 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
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yield
1 /2 Sheet Cake Pan
Ingredients
- RAISIN MIXTURE
- 1 cup raisins
- 2 cups water
- BATTER
- 1 stick butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon allspice
- 1 teaspoon nutmeeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 - beaten egg
- 1/2 cup nuts
How To Make raisin nut squares
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Step 1Boil raisins for 10 minutes. Add butter and remove from the stove. Set and cool 10 minutes. -
Step 2Combine dry ingredients and add rasin mixture and mix well with spoon. Add beaten egg and mix well. Add nuts if desired.
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Step 3Pour into greased 1/2 sheet pan (10" by 14"). Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes. You may wish to use less of the spices at first but is best with a bit of spiceness. Glaze with a powdered sugar frosting when warm.
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