COSTA RICAN RAISIN CAKE

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Make and share this Costa Rican Raisin Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mercy

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup freshly brewed coffee
3/4 cup granulated sugar, divided
1 cup seedless raisin
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Mix cornstarch and coffee in saucepan until smooth.
  • Add 1/2 cup sugar and cook over low heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
  • Add raisins and nuts and set aside while preparing batter.
  • Beat butter until soft and fluffy.
  • Add brown sugar and remaining white sugar and continue beating until thick and light in color.
  • Add cream of tartar and baking soda together and add alternately with milk.
  • Add vanilla and mix well.
  • Pour 1/2 the batter into a buttered 8-inch square pan.
  • Spread with raisin mixture and cover with remaining batter.
  • Bake in preheated 350°F oven for 40 minutes or until knife comes out clean.
  • Cool and turn out of pan and cut into nine squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 426.6, Fat 16.1, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 76, Sodium 363.3, Carbohydrate 66.3, Fiber 2, Sugar 38.5, Protein 6.7

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