How to Make Boiled Raisin Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Boiled Raisin Cake is a classic dessert that has been enjoyed for generations. This old-fashioned recipe has been passed down from grandmothers to mothers, and now to home cooks everywhere. The cake is moist, flavorful, and full of plump, juicy raisins that add a delicious sweetness to each bite. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your repertoire.

The origin of Boiled Raisin Cake can be traced back to the early 20th centur...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups raisins
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup cold water
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch cake

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Boil raisins in 2 cups water in a medium pot for 15 minutes. Remove from heat. Add 1 cup cold water and oil to raisin-water mixture in the pot.
  • Mix flour, sugar, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Add raisin mixture to flour mixture; stir until just mixed. Pour batter into the prepared dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour.
  • Nutrition

    436 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 206mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 85g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 48g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 22mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 230mg