Old Fashioned Spice Cake with Raisins

5 from 1 vote

This vintage recipe is not just for the holidays and can be enjoyed year-round. This cake promises a timeless and flavorful experience.

Prep Time15

Cook Time1

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 497kcal

Author: Gina Abernathy

Ingredients

2 cups brown sugar
2 egg yolks
2 tablespoons butter softened
3 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons baking soda
1⅓ cups buttermilk
2 cups boiled raisins see notes
1½ cups water for boiling raisins
2 cups walnuts chopped

Instructions

In a saucepan, combine raisins and water. Bring to a boil and boil for 2-3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
Generously grease a bundt pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat egg yolks, butter, and sugar. Set aside.
Sift flour, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg in another bowl. Set aside.
Add baking soda to the buttermilk and stir gently until dissolved.
To the egg mixture, add the flour mixture and buttermilk alternately. Mix until combined.
Stir in nuts and raisins. Stir well.
Pour into the prepared bundt pan and bake for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Cool completely and move to a wire rack or serving plate.

Notes

In a saucepan, combine raisins and water. Bring to a boil and cook for 2-3 minutes. Drain and set aside. Boiling the raisins will plump them to enhance their texture and sweetness.

Use room temperature eggs, buttermilk, and butter.

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