RAISIN TEA CAKE

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Provided by Margaret M. Johnson

Categories     Cake     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     St. Patrick's Day     Raisin     Winter     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

Mixed Spice:
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
1 two-inch cinnamon stick, crushed
1 teaspoon whole cloves
1 teaspoon allspice berries
1 tablespoon ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 1/4 cups water
3 cups raisins
8 tablespoons (1 stick) cold butter, cut into small pieces
1 cup sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg, beaten

Steps:

  • The day before baking, make the mixed spice: In a spice grinder, combine the coriander seeds, cinnamon, cloves, and allspice. Grind until powdery. Pour into an airtight container. Add nutmeg and ginger and mix well. Measure out 1 level tablespoon and store the remainder in a cool place for later use.
  • Combine the mixed spice with the water, raisins, butter, and sugar in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool completely. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • The next day, let the raisin mixture sit at room temperature for 1 hour. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Generously grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
  • Sift the flour, baking soda, and salt together into a large bowl. Stir in the raisin mixture and blend well. Stir in the egg. Pour into the prepared pan. Place on the center rack of the oven with a pan of water. Bake until the cake is lightly browned and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 1/4 hours.

jacob ward
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I'm definitely going to try this recipe. It looks delicious!


Rosa Sanchez
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This cake is perfect for a quick and easy dessert. It's also a great way to use up leftover raisins.


Maria Soto
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I've never made a tea cake before, but this recipe made it easy. The cake was moist and delicious, and the raisins added a nice touch of sweetness.


Ameenu Ibrahim
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This cake was a breeze to make and it turned out great! I'm not much of a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake was moist and flavorful.


Brandon Duty
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I'm not a big fan of raisins, but I actually really enjoyed this cake. The raisins were plump and juicy, and they added a nice sweetness to the cake.


Soni Zubar
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This cake was delicious! I loved the combination of raisins and cinnamon. I'll definitely be making this again.


Jandy Bright
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Dost Muhammad Khan
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and it's always moist and delicious.


Allen Amare
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This cake was a disappointment. It was dry and bland. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.


Sohail Akram
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Just made this cake and it's perfect! It's light and fluffy, with just the right amount of sweetness. The raisins add a nice touch of flavor.


Rasheed Qazi
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This cake is so moist and flavorful! The raisins add a nice sweetness and texture. I highly recommend this recipe.


Kimberly Peterson
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Easy to make and delicious! I'll be making this again for sure.


Zubair Ghumman
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This cake was a bit dry for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I'll try adding some extra butter or oil next time.


Anuruddha Wijerathna
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I love this recipe! The cake is always moist and delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Shumail Khan
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This raisin tea cake was a hit! It was moist and flavorful, and the raisins added a nice sweetness. I would definitely make this again.