GRANDMA'S BOILED RAISIN CAKE

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My favorite cake. As Recipe Zaar won't accept the word small or large I will write here...Grandma's recipe says a large cup of raisins and a small tsp baking powder.

Provided by cookalot 2

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup raisins
1 2/3 cups water
1 1/4 cups brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
1 egg
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 1/4 teaspoons cinnamon
1 tablespoon cocoa
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 -3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup water
icing sugar
vanilla

Steps:

  • In a saucepan add raisins and water.
  • Boil 15 minute.
  • Drain keeping liquid.
  • There should be 1 cup left over.
  • If not add enough water to make 1 cup.
  • Cool.
  • Cream butter and sugar.
  • Add egg and beat well.
  • Add dry ingredients alternately with water.
  • starting and ending with dry ingredients.
  • Add vanilla and stir in raisins.
  • Pour into greased 9"x11" or 9"x13" pan.
  • Bake 350 for 30-35 minute.
  • Icing:.
  • Brown butter and brown sugar.
  • Add water.
  • Beat in icing sugar until spreading constituency.
  • Ice with above recipe or dimple icing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.8, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 38.5, Sodium 188.1, Carbohydrate 37.3, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 25.2, Protein 2.2

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