Raisin Nut Spice Cake Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time1 Hr 15 Min
Ready In1 Hr 30 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageServings6
CuisineCourse
MethodDish
VegetarianMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Cake flour3 Cup (16 tbs), sifted
 Baking powder2 Teaspoon
 Baking soda1 Teaspoon
 Cinnamon1/2 Teaspoon
 Nutmeg1/2 Teaspoon
 Ginger1/4 Teaspoon
 Salt1/4 Teaspoon
 Beer1 Can (10oz)
 Raisins1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Butter/Margarine3/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Sugar1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Molasses1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Eggs2
 Nuts3/4 Cup (16 tbs), chopped
 Glaze

Directions

GETTING READY
1) Preheat oven at 425°F

MAKING
2) In a bowl sift dry ingredients together. Keep it aside.
3) Simmer and heat beer and raisins in a saucepan. Keep aside for 15 minutes.
4) In a bowl cream butter and sugar till fluffy.
5) Mix molasses and stir.
6) Beat in one egg at a time.
7) Drain the raisin and reserve raisins.
8) Add dry ingredients alternately in thirds with reserved beer. Beat till well blended.
9) Add raisins and nuts.
10) Place the contents into a well-greased and floured 10-inch Bundt pan or angel food cake pan.
11) Bake for 1 hour until done.
12) Let the pan stand for 10 minutes.
13) Invert and keep in cake rack.
14) Cool the mixture and cover with foil.
15) Store in airtight container.
16) Make the cake slices a day in advance.
17) Prepare the glaze adding 1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar with beer or milk.

SERVING
18) Spread the drizzle over cake shortly before serving.
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