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CINNAMON-RAISIN POUND CAKE WITH BASIC GLAZE



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We've spiced up our Classic Pound Cake recipe with cinnamon and raisins.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Yield Makes 2 cakes

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound (3 1/4 cups) plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon coarse salt
4 sticks softened unsalted butter, plus more for pans
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
9 large, room-temperature eggs
2 cups raisins
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
2 cups confectioners' sugar
4 to 5 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Butter two 5-by-9-inch loaf pans. Combine 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour and salt in a bowl.
  • Cream butter and sugar with a mixer on high speed until pale and fluffy, for 8 minutes. Scrape down sides of bowl. Reduce speed to medium, and add vanilla extract.
  • Lightly beat eggs, and add to mixer bowl in 4 additions, mixing thoroughly after each and scraping down sides. Reduce speed to low, and add flour mixture in 4 additions, mixing until just incorporated. Toss raisins in remaining 2 tablespoons flour; fold into finished batter. Divide batter in half. Fold cinnamon into 1 half. Scoop batters into 2 prepared pans, 1/2 cup at a time, alternating plain and cinnamon. Swirl with a knife. Tap on counter to distribute; smooth tops.
  • Bake until a tester inserted into center of each cake comes out clean, about 65 minutes. Let cool in pans on a wire rack for 30 minutes. Remove from pans, and let cool completely on wire rack.
  • Make the glaze: Combine 2 cups confectioners' sugar and 4 to 5 tablespoons milk in a bowl. Drizzle over cooled cakes.

RAISIN POUND CAKE



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Yellow cake mix, applesauce and raisins make this moist pleasantly spiced loaf a no-fuss favorite of LuEllen Spaulding. "I turn to this recipe when unexpected guests drop by because I usually have the ingredients in the cupboard," writes the Caro, Michigan baker. For a special occasion, top slices with fresh fruit.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
1 cup applesauce
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup canola oil
3 eggs
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 cup raisins

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine cake mix, applesauce, water, oil, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in raisins. Pour into two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans., Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5-10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 108mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

APPLESAUCE RAISIN CAKE



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This cake is moist and delicious. I am from Washington state and this is my Mother's recipe. Great topped with caramel frosting!

Provided by Sharon Sisson

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup butter
2 cups white sugar
2 eggs
2 ½ cups applesauce
1 ½ cups chopped walnuts
2 cups raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. Mix together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the applesauce. Fold in the walnuts 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. Allow to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 473.1 calories, Carbohydrate 71.4 g, Cholesterol 53.8 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 252 mg, Sugar 41.5 g

EASY RAISIN CAKE



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A not too sweet cake packed with raisins. Perfect with coffee or tea and a wonderful departure from the typically sweet holiday goodies.

Provided by Nancy W. Markey

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Spice Cake Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup raisins
2 cups water
½ cup butter
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup white sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease one 10 x 10 inch baking pan.
  • In a large saucepan boil the raising with the water for 10 minutes. Add the butter or margarine and let cool.
  • In the same pan add the flour, soda, salt, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and chopped nuts (optional), mix well and pour batter into a lightly greased 10x10 inch baking pan
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 minutes. Serves 8 to 12.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.7 calories, Carbohydrate 20.8 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 129.1 mg, Sugar 12.1 g

MY RAISIN POUND CAKE



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This is such an awesome pound cake. dotted with raisins it is pretty when sliced and has a wonderful flavor and texture,

Provided by Gail Herbest

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 c soft butter
1 pkg 8 oz cream cheese, softened
5 medium eggs
1 1/2 c granulated sugar
2 tsp baking powder
4 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp salt
2 1/4 c all purpose flour
2 c raisins

Steps:

  • 1. preheat oven to 325, spray a bundt pan with non stick cooking spray
  • 2. cream together the softened butter and cream cheese until well blended.
  • 3. add remaining ingredients except raisins and mix well, ( about 2 minutes)
  • 4. Mix in raisins. pour mixture into prepared pan and bake 50-60 minutes. cool completely before removing from pan. Dust with Powdered sugar

RUM RAISIN POUND CAKE WITH COCONUT GLAZE



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There's nothing like rum raisin pound cake. It's a great snack or dessert, and I love to have it as a treat while I'm watching TV.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups golden raisins
1/2 cup dark rum
3 sticks (1 1/2 cups) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for the pan
2 1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour, plus more for the pan
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 2/3 cups granulated sugar
6 large eggs, at room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut milk
1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (see Cook's Note)

Steps:

  • Combine the raisins and rum in a small bowl and soak for several hours or overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter and flour a 12-cup Bundt pan or ring pan.
  • Combine the flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  • Beat the butter in the bowl of an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in the sugar. Beat until fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Beat in the eggs 2 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the vanilla and beat on low to combine. With a rubber spatula, gently fold in the flour mixture. Fold in the raisins with their soaking liquid.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake until the top is golden and a cake tester or toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean, about 1 hour.
  • While the cake is baking, make the glaze: Whisk the confectioners' sugar and coconut milk together in a small bowl until there are no lumps; add more coconut milk or sugar to reach the consistency of school glue.
  • Cool the cake in the pan on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Remove the cake from the pan and place on the rack. While the cake is still warm, drizzle the coconut glaze over the top and sprinkle with the shredded coconut.

GINGER CAKE WITH RAISIN SAUCE



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A wonderful combination of brown sugar, molasses, spices, and raisins! I am crazy over a good gingerbread with real whip cream. This sweetened goodness is a bit richer due to the sauce but ooooohhhhh so good!

Provided by smoke alarm jr

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup Crisco shortening
1/2-3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup molasses
2 eggs
2/3 cup boiling water
1 cup water
1/2-3/4 cup raisins
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened

Steps:

  • For the cake: Mix the first 5 dry ingredients together and set aside.
  • Beat Crisco and sugar until well blended.
  • Add molasses and beat well.
  • Add eggs one at a time beating well between each one.
  • Add half of flour mixture and mix well.
  • Add 1/3 cup of boiling water and mix well.
  • Add the rest of the dry and mix well.
  • Add rest of boiling water and mix well.
  • Pour cake batter in a greased 8X8 baking pan and cook for 35-40 minutes in a 350 degree oven.
  • For the sauce: Add the warm water and raisins in small saucepan and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Remove pan from heat.
  • In a larger saucepan add the brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and vinegar and stir well.
  • Add the hot raisin mixture and stir well cooking over medium heat for 2-3 minutes as mixture thickens.
  • Remove from heat and stir in butter.
  • Pour over the cut squares of cake.

RUM-RAISIN POUND CAKE



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Categories     Cake     Rum     Fruit     Brunch     Dessert     Bake     Raisin     Party     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups brown raisins
2 1/4 cups sifted all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups (2 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 2/3 cups sugar
5 large eggs
7 tablespoons dark rum
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 teaspoons whipping cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and flour 12-cup Bundt pan. Toss raisins with 2 tablespoons flour in small bowl. Combine remaining flour, baking powder and salt in medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat butter in large bowl until light. Add 1 2/3 cups sugar and beat until fluffy. Add eggs 2 at a time, beating after each addition until well blended. Beat in 6 tablespoons rum and vanilla. Mix in flour mixture. Fold in raisin mixture. Spoon batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake cake until top is golden and tester inserted near center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Cool in pan on rack 10 minutes. Turn out cake onto rack and cool completely.
  • Stir powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon rum in bowl until smooth. Mix in cream. Spoon over cake. Let stand until glaze is set, about 30 minutes.

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