GRANDMA EMMA'S SPICE LOAF
A quick bread, moist and full of raisins and nuts. A family favorite for the winter holidays.
Provided by Marsha Crom
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Soak raisins in coffee until plump. Do not drain.
- Cream together the shortening, sugar and eggs. Blend in molasses and vanilla.
- In a large bowl mix together the cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, flour, baking soda, and salt. Make a well in the center of the bowl.
- Add the liquid ingredients to the well in the dry ingredients. Stir in coffee with raisins and nuts. Pour batter into a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- Bake in a preheated 350 degree F(175 degrees C) oven for one hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.3 calories, Carbohydrate 40.9 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 216.6 mg, Sugar 22.4 g
MAMA'S SPICE CAKE
Whenever I get a craving for a tasty old-fashioned treat, I make this cake. Great cooks in my family have been baking it for generations, and their families have been enjoying the wonderful spice flavor and rich frosting. -Nancy Duty, Jacksonville, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h5m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine the first eight ingredients; cook and stir over medium-low heat until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; cool. , In a large bowl, beat egg yolks; gradually stir in spice mixture. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; gradually add to spice mixture until blended. Stir in pecans. In a small bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form; fold into the batter. , Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 325° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add vanilla and salt. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. To decorate, spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake, leaving cake slightly exposed on the sides. If desired, top with pecans, cinnamon sticks, fresh bay leaves, fresh rosemary sprigs and confectioners' sugar. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 482 calories, Fat 22g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 99mg cholesterol, Sodium 353mg sodium, Carbohydrate 69g carbohydrate (53g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
EASY RAISIN CAKE
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
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
OLD-FASHIONED RAISIN CAKE
This is a wonderful cake for the holidays. It fills the house with a heavenly aroma when it's baking.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a food processor, combine the orange, raisins and pecans. Cover and process until mixture is finely chopped; set aside. , In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla until well blended. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Stir in orange mixture. , Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. flouted tube pan. Bake at 325° for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., In a small bowl, combine glaze ingredients until smooth; drizzle over warm cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 307mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
RAISIN POUND CAKE
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
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.
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