Raisin Cake

Recipe View 2 mins In a medium saucepan, combine the brown sugar, water, shortening, cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, and raisins. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching. Once boiling, reduce the heat slightly and continue to boil for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the raisin mixture cool for 10 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld and the raisins to plump up further. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour an 8x4-inch loaf pan to prevent the cake from sticking. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins In a separate large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Sifting ensures a light and airy texture for the cake. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Pour the cooled raisin mixture into the bowl with the flour mixture. Gently fold the wet and dry ingredients together until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in a tough cake. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 1 mins Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly. (1 minute)

Recipe View 55 mins Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top of the cake starts to brown too quickly, you can loosely tent it with aluminum foil. (55 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. (10 minutes)