Spicy Raisin Cupcakes Recipe
This Spicy Raisin Cupcakes recipe has got everything to make you go weak on your knees. You can serve Spicy Raisin Cupcakes as a yummy Side Dish. You will fall head over heels in love with this easy and delectable Spicy Raisin Cupcakes recipe as soon as you try it!
Ingredients
1 cup raisins
1 cup water
1 cup Gold Medal Flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 cup shortening raisin liquid plus water to make 1/2 cup
1 egg
2 tbsp. flour
1/2 cup chopped nuts
Directions
Heat oven to 375° (quick mod.).
Line 12 medium muffin cups with paper baking cups.
Mix raisins and water in saucepan.
Cover and simmer 15 min.
Drain and save liquid.
Measure flour by dipping method or by sifting.
Stir flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and spices in bowl.
Add shortening and liquid.
Beat 2 min. medium speed on mixer or 300 vigorous strokes by hand.
Scrape sides and bottom of bowl constantly.
Add egg.
Beat 2 more min., scraping bowl frequently.
Mix drained and cooled raisins with 2 additional tbsp. flour and nuts.
Fold carefully into batter.
Pour into baking cups, filling each about 1/2 full.
Bake 15 to 20 min., or until toothpick inserted in center of cupcake comes out clean.
Line 12 medium muffin cups with paper baking cups.
Mix raisins and water in saucepan.
Cover and simmer 15 min.
Drain and save liquid.
Measure flour by dipping method or by sifting.
Stir flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and spices in bowl.
Add shortening and liquid.
Beat 2 min. medium speed on mixer or 300 vigorous strokes by hand.
Scrape sides and bottom of bowl constantly.
Add egg.
Beat 2 more min., scraping bowl frequently.
Mix drained and cooled raisins with 2 additional tbsp. flour and nuts.
Fold carefully into batter.
Pour into baking cups, filling each about 1/2 full.
Bake 15 to 20 min., or until toothpick inserted in center of cupcake comes out clean.
