RAISIN CAKE FROM PARAGUAY

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Found at World Hearth Circle of International Cooking; adapted from Hot & Spicy Latin Dishes.

Provided by Beth Renzetti

Categories     Sweet Breads

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 c sugar
1/2 c water
1 Tbsp cornstarch
1 c seedless raisins
1/2 c pecans, chopped
1 stick unsalted butter
1/2 c dark brown sugar
1 eggs
2 c all purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 c milk
1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 2. Combine half cup of sugar with water and cornstarch in a saucepan. Mix well, cook over low heat until mixture thickens about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Add raisins and pecans and set aside.
  • 3. Beat the butter until soft. Add remaining sugar and brown sugar. Beat until smooth. Add eggs and beat well.
  • 4. Sift together flour, cream of tartar and baking soda. Add to butter mixture, along with milk and vanilla. Beat well until smooth and batter forms.
  • 5. Spoon half of the batter into a greased 8 inch square pan. Spread raisin/pecan mixture over batter. Cover with remaining half of batter.
  • 6. Bake for 40 minutes or until cake tester comes out clean.

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