Best Apple Raisin Pudding Cake Recipes

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CAROLYN'S APPLE PUDDING CAKE



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Is there anything nicer than the smell of apples and cinnamon? This is such a comforting dessert. Easy to make and low in fat too. You probably already have everything at hand. A good friend gave this to me many moons ago. I believe she got it from a women's group in Meaford Ontario. This is also terrific baked in individual ramekins or onion soup bowls. For a change of pace, try adding raisins or whole cranberries to the apples prior to pouring on the batter.

Provided by Diana 2

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 -6 apples, sliced
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons water
1 cup flour
1/2 cup white sugar
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
1 1/2 teaspoons shortening, melted
1/2 cup milk
cinnamon sugar (optional)
whipped cream (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350*.
  • Slice apples, with or without the peel, to fill a casserole dish.
  • Sprinkle with brown sugar, cinnamon and water.
  • In a medium bowl, mix flour, white sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl or shaker, combine vanilla, egg, melted shortening and milk.
  • Add to the flour mixture and beat until smooth, then pour over the apples.
  • If desired, sprinkle with sugar cinnamon.
  • Bake for 1 hour or until golden.
  • Serve warm with a dollop of whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 57.1, Sodium 336.5, Carbohydrate 77.3, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 46.3, Protein 6.2

APPLE CAKE WITH RAISINS



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This is a dense and moist apple cake, almost like a carrot cake made with apples, which could be served as dessert, brunch, or morning coffee treat.

Provided by CATHYMCD

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 50

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 ½ cups apples - peeled, cored, and coarsely chopped
2 cups white sugar
½ cup water
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup margarine, melted
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons hot water
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix the apples and sugar. Let stand about 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 10x15 inch baking pans.
  • Stir the water into the bowl with apples. Blend eggs and margarine in a small bowl, and mix with the apples. Mix in the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Stir in the raisins and walnuts. Transfer to the prepared pans.
  • Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool slightly before turning out of pans.
  • In a medium bowl, blend confectioners' sugar, hot water, and vanilla extract. Drizzle over the cakes while still warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.4 calories, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 7.4 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 82.4 mg, Sugar 15.9 g

APPLE-BREAD PUDDING CAKE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h5m

Yield 8-10

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for the pan
2 1/2cups chunky applesauce
1/2 cup golden raisins
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup milk
2 large eggs, separated
1 1-pound loaf sliced whole-wheat or cinnamon-raisin bread, crusts removed
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
3/4 cup apricot preserves

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Butter an 8-inch-square baking pan and line with foil, leaving a 2-inch overhang on all sides; butter the foil.
  • Mix the applesauce, raisins, lemon zest and cinnamon in a bowl; set aside. Whisk the melted butter, milk and egg yolks in a shallow dish.
  • Dip half of the bread slices in the egg mixture and layer in the prepared pan, trimming as needed. Spread the applesauce mixture over the bread. Dip the remaining bread slices in the egg mixture and layer on top. Bake until the egg mixture is set and the bread is golden, about 35 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, beat the egg whites and confectioners' sugar in a bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form. Spread the apricot preserves on top of the cake. Spread the egg-white mixture on top of the preserves, forming peaks with the back of a spoon. Return to the oven until the meringue is golden, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Let the cake cool in the pan, about 1 hour. Lift out of the pan using the foil and slice into squares.

APPLE RAISIN SPICE CAKE



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Grandma wrote down the recipe for this inviting cake on a piece of brown paper bag. It's loaded with popular spices, so the aroma while baking is out of this world! The warm sauce makes it moist...and special. Add a dollop of whipped topping for a real treat. -Shirley Joan Helfenbein, Lapeer, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup raisins
1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup shortening
1-1/4 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup chunky applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Place raisins in a small bowl; cover with boiling water. Let stand for 5 minutes; drain and set aside. , In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in applesauce and vanilla. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, baking soda and ginger; add to creamed mixture just until blended. Stir in walnuts and raisins. , Pour into a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., Serve with Hard Sauce (recipe also in Recipe Finder).

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APPLE RAISIN CAKE



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This is the kind of cake I'd eat for breakfast! It tastes a little bit like a raisin bran muffin, but in a cake form. It's easy to make and so, so good!

Provided by Stacie

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 1/2 cups flour
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
2 tsp baking soda
1 cup milk
2 tsp lemon juice
1 1/2 cups apple sauce
2/3 cup butter, melted
1 cup golden raisins
icing sugar (powdered sugar), for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F. In a large mixing bowl, stir together flour, cinnamon, salt, brown sugar and baking soda.
  • In another mixing bowl, stir together milk, lemon juice, apple sauce and butter. Pour into dry mixture and stir to combine.
  • Stir in raisins. Pour mixture into a 13×9 inch ungreased baking pan.
  • Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out of the centre clean.
  • Cool. Cut into squares and sprinkle with icing sugar to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 631 calories, Carbohydrate 116 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 43 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 17 grams fat, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 613 milligrams sodium, Sugar 66 grams sugar, TransFat 1 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams unsaturated fat

GERMAN APPLE PUDDING CAKE



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A fresh apple cake with nuts and raisins that, after baking, but still hot, has a cooked caramel-like topping poured over it. If using a glass baking dish, reduce oven temperature by 25 degrees.

Provided by Ann

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     German

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups apple - peeled, cored, and chopped
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
¾ cup chopped walnuts
¾ cup raisins
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup water
½ cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8 inch square pan. In a large bowl, mix apples and sugar together. Let stand until sugar is thoroughly dissolved, about 8 minutes.
  • Stir egg and vanilla into apple mixture. Sift together flour, baking soda and cinnamon; stir into apple mixture. Fold in nuts and raisins. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Pour topping over cake while cake is still hot.
  • For the Topping: In a saucepan, combine 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup white sugar and 2 tablespoons flour. Stir in the water. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until mixture boils and thickens. Remove from heat and stir in butter, vanilla, chopped walnuts and raisins. Stir until butter melts, then pour over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 589.1 calories, Carbohydrate 92.2 g, Cholesterol 53.8 mg, Fat 24.4 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 255.6 mg, Sugar 70 g

APPLE PUDDING CAKE



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Make and share this Apple Pudding Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by icynorth

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
2 eggs
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (21 ounce) can apple pie filling
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter

Steps:

  • For the cake : Mix the sugar, eggs, butter, salt and milk together.
  • Sift the flour and gradually add to the wet ingredients.
  • Pour batter into prepared square casserole dish and arrange the apples on top.
  • Bake in preheated oven at 350F for 40-45 minutes or until browned and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Prepare the sauce while the cake is baking :.
  • Combine all the ingredients for the sauce and bring to a boil, stirring continually until sugar is dissolved.
  • Remove from heat and pour over hot cake as soon as it comes out of the oven.
  • Allow time for the liquid to be absorbed.
  • Serve with cream or ice cream.

APPLE RAISIN CAKE



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Categories     Cake     Rum     Dairy     Fruit     Brunch     Dessert     Bake     Thanksgiving     Rosh Hashanah/Yom Kippur     Raisin     Apple     Spice     Fall     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 12 to 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
3 large eggs
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 tablespoon dark rum
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 Cortland or Empire apples, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/2 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and butter and flour a 12-cup bundt pan, knocking out excess flour.
  • Sift together flour, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together oil, eggs, sugars, spices, rum, and vanilla in a large bowl. Fold in flour mixture until just combined. Fold in apples and raisins and spoon batter into pan.
  • Bake in middle of oven until a tester comes out clean, about 1 1/4 hours.
  • Cool cake in pan on a rack 10 minutes, then turn out onto rack to cool completely.

GRAMMA'S APPLE BREAD PUDDING



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This bread pudding is the ultimate in comfort food from Gramma's kitchen. It is great for using up bread and apples. Enjoy!

Provided by MESHEL

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Bread Pudding Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 cups soft bread cubes
¼ cup raisins
2 cups peeled and sliced apples
1 cup brown sugar
1 ¾ cups milk
¼ cup margarine
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs, beaten
¼ cup white sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
½ cup milk
½ cup margarine
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 7x11 inch baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, combine bread, raisins, and apples. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup brown sugar, 1 3/4 cups milk, and 1/4 cup margarine. Cook and stir until margarine is melted. Pour over bread mixture in bowl.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and eggs. Pour bread mixture into prepared dish, and pour egg mixture over bread.
  • Bake in preheated oven 40 to 50 minutes, or until center is set and apples are tender.
  • While pudding is baking, mix together sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup milk, and 1/2 cup margarine in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat, and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla. Serve over bread pudding.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430 calories, Carbohydrate 58.8 g, Cholesterol 52 mg, Fat 20 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 372 mg, Sugar 46.7 g

JIM'S APPLE RAISIN POUND CAKE WITH PRALINE GLAZE



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This is a very moist cake. With all the grated apples, raisins and pecans, it could stand alone without a topping; however with the praline glaze....well, you be the judge!

Provided by JimJimmy

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Praline Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ground allspice
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups vegetable oil
2 cups white sugar
4 eggs
3 cups apples - peeled, cored and shredded
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup raisins
½ cup white sugar
½ cup light brown sugar
½ cup half-and-half cream
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup butter, softened
1 cup chopped pecans
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 10-inch Bundt pan. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, allspice, and 1 teaspoon of salt.
  • In a large bowl, mix the vegetable oil, 2 cups of sugar, eggs, apples, 1 cup of pecans, and raisins. Mix the flour mixture into the wet ingredients, and pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out with moist crumbs, about 70 minutes. Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then turn out onto a rack to finish cooling.
  • For glaze, mix 1/2 cup of white sugar, the brown sugar, half and half, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and boil, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens to a syrup, 5 to 10 minutes. A candy thermometer will read 220 degrees F (105 degrees C). At that point, stir in butter, 1 cup of pecans, and vanilla extract. Continue to cook and stir until the syrup reaches 234 degrees F (110 degrees C). Allow the glaze to cool for 5 minutes, then spread the warm glaze over the cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 492.4 calories, Carbohydrate 52.9 g, Cholesterol 51.6 mg, Fat 30.7 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 259.9 mg, Sugar 35.1 g

RAISIN PUDDING CAKE



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This really good and easy cake recipe from Favorite Hometown Recipes from Temple Beth El Sisterhood, Bradford, PA 1983, I will post it as written by Betty Schecter, but I use vanilla pudding mix, not lemon.

Provided by mandabears

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 7

18 1/2 ounces yellow cake mix, I usually use Duncan Hines
3 ounces instant lemon pudding mix
4 eggs
1/2 pint sour cream
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease and flour either a 10 inch tube pan or bundt pan.
  • I use Bakers Joy spray,.
  • In a large bowl combine cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, sour cream and vegetable oil.
  • Blend well, then mix for 3 minutes at medium speed.
  • Stir in raisins and walnuts.
  • Pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake for 1 hour.
  • Cool in pan for 15 minutes.
  • Remove from pan and continue cooling on cake rack.
  • Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 4092.3, Fat 181.6, SaturatedFat 50.8, Cholesterol 957.7, Sodium 4987.1, Carbohydrate 567.4, Fiber 12.4, Sugar 273.6, Protein 66.6

APPLE-RAISIN BREAD PUDDING



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"Our six children love this for breakfast on a chilly morning, but try it for your next party. It makes the kitchen smell warm and cozy." Janelle Fahnestock, Lititz, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings (1-1/4 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 loaf (1 pound) day-old cinnamon-raisin bread, cubed
3 cups chopped peeled tart apples
7 large eggs, lightly beaten
2-1/2 cups 2% milk
3/4 cup sugar
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
VANILLA SAUCE:
2/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup cold water
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Pour butter into a 13x9-in. baking dish. Combine bread cubes and apples; sprinkle over butter. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, sugar and vanilla. Pour over bread; let stand for 15 minutes or until bread is softened. , Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean., In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, salt and water until smooth. Bring to a boil over low heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Serve with warm bread pudding.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 191mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

APPLE, RAISIN, WALNUT CAKE



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The girls and boys in my junior high home economics classes like this cake because it's not too sweet. I like it because it has high fiber and nutritional value-the apples are used unpeeled. Parents who have apple trees are always glad to donate the apples!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 large eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups grated apples
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup raisins
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
NON-SWEET FROSTING:
1 cup butter, cubed
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup whole milk
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup broken walnuts

Steps:

  • Beat eggs and oil together in a bowl until foamy; add sugar and vanilla and continue to beat. Add apples, beating slightly; set aside. Sift together flour, soda, salt, cinnamon and cloves; add raisins and walnuts to flour mixture. Add flour mixture to egg mixture; beat slightly. Bake at 350° in greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Check for doneness after 25 minutes. , To make frosting, melt butter in saucepan; stir in flour until mixture bubbles. Add milk, stirring with wire whisk until mixture thickens. Cool. Add sugar and vanilla to cooked mixture; mix until smooth and blended. Spread on cooled cake; sprinkle with nuts.

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Apple raisin pudding cake is a classic dessert that has been enjoyed for generations. The combination of sweet apples, plump raisins, and warm spices make for a comforting and delicious treat. This cake is perfect for any occasion, from a family gathering to a special celebration. In this article, we will explore more about apple raisin pudding cake recipes and everything you need to know about them.

Ingredients

The ingredients needed for an apple raisin pudding cake may vary slightly depending on the recipe, but some common ingredients include:

For the cake:
  • 1 cup of all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup of granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons of baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon of ground allspice
  • 1/2 cup of milk
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/4 cup of unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup of chopped apples
  • 1/2 cup of raisins
For the pudding:
  • 1 cup of water
  • 1/2 cup of granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup of brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

Instructions

The instructions for making an apple raisin pudding cake are simple and easy to follow. Here is a basic recipe:

For the cake:
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-inch baking dish and set aside.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice.
  3. Gradually stir in the milk, egg, and melted butter until well combined.
  4. Stir in the chopped apples and raisins.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Set aside.
For the pudding:
  1. In a saucepan, combine the water, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and butter.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Pour the pudding mixture over the cake batter in the baking dish.
  5. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the cake is set and the pudding is golden brown and bubbly.

Variations

There are many variations of apple raisin pudding cake, and you can experiment with different ingredients and flavors to suit your taste. Here are some ideas:

Spiced Apple Raisin Pudding Cake:

Add extra spices such as cardamom, ginger, or clove to give the cake a warm and cozy flavor.

Apple Raisin Pudding Cake with Caramel Sauce:

Drizzle a rich caramel sauce over the warm cake for added sweetness and flavor.

Apple Raisin Pudding Cake with Streusel Topping:

Top the cake with a buttery and crunchy streusel made with flour, sugar, and ground cinnamon.

Apple Raisin Pudding Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting:

Top the cake with a smooth and creamy cream cheese frosting for a decadent and indulgent treat.

Serving Suggestions

Apple raisin pudding cake can be served warm or at room temperature, and it goes well with a variety of toppings and accompaniments. Here are some ideas:

Whipped cream:

Top the cake with a dollop of whipped cream for a light and airy touch.

Ice cream:

Serve the cake with a scoop of vanilla or cinnamon ice cream for a creamy and refreshing finish.

Warm fruit sauce:

Drizzle a warm fruit sauce made with fresh berries or peaches over the cake for added sweetness and flavor.

Caramel sauce:

Drizzle a rich and buttery caramel sauce over the warm cake for added sweetness and flavor.

Conclusion

Apple raisin pudding cake is a delicious and comforting dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its sweet and warm flavors, it is sure to please even the pickiest eater. Whether you serve it warm or at room temperature, with ice cream, whipped cream, or fruit sauce, this cake is sure to be a hit. So why not try making your own apple raisin pudding cake today?

If you are looking for a delicious and nutritious dessert, apple raisin pudding cake is a great option. This dessert is packed with flavor and nutrients, making it an ideal choice for any occasion. However, making this cake could be a bit challenging, especially if you are a beginner. In this article, we will provide useful tips for making apple raisin pudding cake, ensuring that your dessert turns out perfect every time.

Tip #1: Choose the Right Apples

When it comes to making apple raisin pudding cake, choosing the right type of apple is crucial. You need apples that withstand baking and are slightly tart or sweet to achieve the perfect balance of flavors. Some great apple varieties to consider are Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Braeburn, or Rome. Avoid using soft apples, as they will break down quickly during baking, resulting in a mushy dessert.

Tip #2: Soak the Raisins

Soaking the raisins before adding them to the cake batter is an essential step to ensure that they are plump and juicy. Soak the raisins in hot water or apple juice for at least 10-15 minutes before using them. This step will prevent the raisins from drying out and becoming chewy when baked.

Tip #3: Use High-quality Spices

Spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger are essential ingredients in apple raisin pudding cake, as they add a warm, comforting aroma and flavor. It is crucial to use fresh spices to get the best results. High-quality spices will give your cake a more robust and flavorful taste than stale ones. You can also experiment with different spice blends to add your own twist to the recipe.

Tip #4: Mix the Ingredients Gently

When making the cake batter, avoid overmixing the ingredients. Overmixing can lead to tough cakes and uneven textures. Mixing the ingredients gently will result in a fluffy and moist cake. Start by mixing the dry ingredients in a separate bowl, and then add them gradually to the wet ingredients while stirring gently. Fold in the chopped apples and soaked raisins carefully to avoid crushing them.

Tip #5: Bake at the Right Temperature

To ensure that your apple raisin pudding cake bakes correctly, preheat your oven to the specified temperature in the recipe. An oven thermometer could help ensure the temperature is consistent throughout the baking process. Overbaking the cake can result in a dry, tough texture, while underbaking can lead to a soggy cake. Check the cake's doneness by inserting a toothpick in the middle of the cake. It should come out clean with no batter clinging to it.

Tip #6: Let it Cool Properly

After removing the cake from the oven, let it cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. This will allow the cake to set, preventing it from falling apart. The cake will continue to cook slightly while cooling, so be patient and let it cool. You can also place the cake in the refrigerator to chill it faster. Serve the cake while still warm, accompanied by whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or caramel sauce as desired.

Tip #7: Store Leftovers Properly

If you have any leftovers, store them properly to maintain the cake's quality for longer. Wrap the cooled cake in plastic wrap or aluminum foil and store in the refrigerator. Properly stored apple raisin pudding cake can last for up to five days. You can also freeze the cake for longer storage, up to three months.

Conclusion

Making a perfect apple raisin pudding cake requires the right ingredients, appropriate mixing techniques, and precise baking. With the tips mentioned above, you can make a delicious and nutritious dessert that everyone will enjoy. Remember, practice makes perfect, so do not be afraid to experiment with different spice blends or variations of the recipe to make it truly your own.

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