Walnut Raisin Cake
Submitted by Kelley
Simple walnut raisin cake with brown sugar and warm spices, simmered then baked low and slow for moist tender squares ready in an hour.
YIELD
1 cakePREP
15 minCOOK
1 hrsREADY
1 hrsThis straightforward cake brings together plump raisins and crunchy walnuts in a moist brown sugar base.
Simmering the raisins with shortening and spices before mixing infuses every bite with warm cinnamon flavor.
The low oven temperature bakes the cake gently for an hour, ensuring even moisture throughout.
Cut into squares straight from the pan for casual snacking or potluck sharing.
Baking Tips
- Let the simmered mixture cool completely before adding flour to prevent lumps
- Use dark brown sugar for deeper molasses flavor and extra moisture
- Check doneness with a toothpick at the center; it should come out clean and dry
- Cool completely in the pan before cutting for cleaner edges on your squares
Ingredients
Directions
Combine the raisins with sugar, water, shortening and spices and simmer for a minute.
Cool to room temperature.
Preheat the oven to 300℉ (150℃).
Lightly grease a 9 inch square baking pan.
Combine cooled raisin mixture with flour and nuts.
Transfer to baking pan and bake 1 hour or until a toothpick when inserted in the center comes out dry.
Cool in pan and cut into squares.
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