Best 9 Old Fashioned Raisin Cake Recipes

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Indulge in a nostalgic culinary journey with this collection of old-fashioned raisin cake recipes. These classic cakes, redolent of simpler times, offer a delightful blend of flavors and textures that will transport you back to the kitchens of yesteryear. From the traditional British spotted dog to the decadent American sour cream raisin cake, each recipe holds its own unique charm and character.

**Spotted Dog:** This quintessential English teatime treat features a moist, golden sponge studded with plump, juicy raisins. Its distinctive speckled appearance, reminiscent of a Dalmatian's coat, adds a touch of whimsy to any occasion.

**Sour Cream Raisin Cake:** Hailing from the United States, this luscious cake boasts a tender crumb, thanks to the generous addition of sour cream. The tanginess of the sour cream beautifully complements the sweetness of the raisins, resulting in a harmonious symphony of flavors.

**Depression Cake:** This Depression-era cake, born out of resourcefulness and resilience, showcases the power of simple ingredients. With its humble combination of flour, sugar, baking powder, eggs, and raisins, this cake is a testament to the enduring spirit of home bakers.

**Steamed Raisin Cake:** Embark on a culinary adventure with this steamed raisin cake, a specialty from the kitchens of Jamaica. Perfectly steamed to achieve a delicate texture, this cake exudes a warm, comforting aroma that fills the air with anticipation.

**Raisin Cake Cookies:** These bite-sized treats pack all the flavors of a classic raisin cake into a convenient cookie form. Chewy, soft, and bursting with raisins, these cookies are perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings on the go.

With their timeless appeal and delectable flavors, these old-fashioned raisin cake recipes are sure to become cherished additions to your baking repertoire. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, these recipes offer something for everyone to enjoy.

Let's cook with our recipes!

OLD-FASHIONED BOILED RAISIN CAKE WITH BROWN SUGAR FROSTING



Old-Fashioned Boiled Raisin Cake with Brown Sugar Frosting image

Old-Fashioned Boiled Raisin Cake is topped with a delicious homemade brown sugar frosting.

Provided by Barbara

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups water
2 cups brown sugar
2 cups raisins
1 cup butter
3 Tablespoons cocoa powder
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1/4 cup butter
3 Tablespoons milk
2 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a medium saucepan, mix together water, brown sugar, raisins, butter, and cocoa. Bring to a boil, and let simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and let cool.
  • In a separate bowl, mix together, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and ground cloves.
  • Add wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, and stir until completely incorporated.
  • Pour into a 13x9 inch glass dish or cake pan that has been generously sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Bake for 35 minutes of until a toothpick comes out clean from the center of the cake.
  • While cooling, prepare the Brown Sugar Frosting.
  • In a medium sized saucepan, mix brown sugar, butter and milk. Heat until the sugar is dissolved, whisking constantly. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
  • Once the sugar mixture is cooled, pour sugar mixture into a mixer bowl. Add powdered sugar and mix until a frosting is formed. If a runnier texture is desired, add milk 1 T. at a time until desired consistency.
  • Frost the cake, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Carbohydrate 95 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 38 mg, Sodium 246 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 62 g, Calories 513 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

OLD-FASHIONED RAISIN CAKE



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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

1 large navel orange, cut into 8 wedges
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup pecans
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup buttermilk
GLAZE:
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons orange juice

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.

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

GRANDMA'S OLD FASHIONED RAISINS CAKE



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No cake mix here,,, for Gram's, she starts from scratch.She always brought this cake to picnics and BBQ,s- This cake keeps well for weeks she says- but we have no way of telling for sure- it always disappears the same day! lol!

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

ORIGINAL CAKE RECIPE:
1 lb salt pork
1 pt boiling water
4 c granulated sugar
1/2 c molasses
1 large egg
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp each-nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves
6 c all purpose flour, sifted
1 c raisins

Steps:

  • 1. Grind salt pork(all fat) Pour boiling water over and let stand till lukewarm. Stir in sugar, molasses, egg, soda and spices. Add flour and raisins. Mix well. Pour in well greased tube or deep loaf pans. Bake in 300^ oven for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or till tested done. --- Easy Method: Reduce water to 1 cup For the salt pork -substitute 1 cup shortening 1 teas. salt 9 oz. condensed mincemeat and prepare with remaining ingredients above Follow according to directions above for baking.

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

CARROT RAISIN CAKE



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A creamy frosting with a touch of vanilla and orange juice tops this deliciously moist cake. The room quiets down whenever this scrumptious dessert is presented. -Ann Marie Vachon, London, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup raisins
2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
2 cups packed brown sugar
3/4 cup canola oil
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups grated carrots
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon orange juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Toss raisins with 2 tablespoons flour; set aside. In a large bowl, beat the brown sugar, oil and eggs until well blended. In another large bowl, combine the remaining flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended. Stir in carrots and reserved raisins. , Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 55-60 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.; add orange juice and vanilla. Gradually add confectioners' sugar; beating until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Spread over cake. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516 calories, Fat 22g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 411mg sodium, Carbohydrate 77g carbohydrate (61g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

RAISIN APPLESAUCE CAKE



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This cake is one of my grandfather's favorites. And it seems like he always knows when you're making it-he must have a keen sense of smell! The recipe was passed down through the generations beginning with my great-grandmother. Sometimes I can imagine her making it all those years ago.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup shortening
2 tablespoons molasses
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups applesauce
1 cup raisins

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream the sugar and shortening. Beat in molasses until blended; set aside. Sift together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with applesauce, beating well after each addition. Stir in raisins., Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. tube pan. Bake at 350° until a toothpick comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Cake will not rise to top of pan. After 10 minutes, remove cake from pan and cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 249mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

GRANDMA'S APPLESAUCE CAKE



Grandma's Applesauce Cake image

This moist applesauce cake recipe is a treasured heirloom passed down from my Grandma Stuit, who cooked for a family of 13 during the Depression. At reunions, it's the first dessert gone...including the crumbs! -Joanie Jager, Lynden, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup raisins
1 cup hot water
1/2 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
1 large egg
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon each ground cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg
1-1/2 cups applesauce
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • Place raisins and hot water in a small bowl; set aside. , In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and spices; add to creamed mixture alternately with applesauce and water. Drain raisins; fold into batter with the walnuts. , Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 300° for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Place pan on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired. Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 237mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

BOILED RAISIN CAKE I



Boiled Raisin Cake I image

This cake doesn't need frosting or icing. It is easy for kids to make, and is hard to mess up.

Provided by Marcie Smith

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Sheet Cake Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups raisins
2 cups water
½ cup vegetable oil
1 cup cold water
2 cups white sugar
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Boil raisins in 2 cups of water for 15 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Add vegetable oil and cold water to the raisins.
  • Mix sugar, flour, spices, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
  • Add the raisin mixture, and stir till just mixed.
  • Pour into a greased and floured 9 x 13 inch baking pan, and bake for one hour in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven. It is done if a toothpick comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436.3 calories, Carbohydrate 84.6 g, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 205.8 mg, Sugar 47.8 g

Tips:

  • Always use fresh ingredients for the best results.
  • Make sure the raisins are plump and juicy. If they're dry, soak them in hot water for a few minutes before using.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the batter, resulting in a cake that is light and airy.
  • Gradually add the eggs to the batter, one at a time, beating well after each addition. This will help to prevent the batter from curdling.
  • Sift the flour and baking powder together before adding it to the batter. This will help to ensure that the cake is light and fluffy.
  • Fold in the raisins gently. Overmixing will result in a tough cake.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help to ensure that the cake cooks evenly.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

This old-fashioned raisin cake is a delicious and classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and fluffy texture, sweet and tangy flavor, and beautiful golden crust, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert to make, give this old-fashioned raisin cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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