Rum and Raisin Cake

Rum and Raisin Cake

Ingredients:

• 1 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup dark rum
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• A pinch of salt
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup milk

Instructions:

1️⃣ Preheat the oven:
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a cake pan.
2️⃣ Soak the raisins:
In a bowl, mix the raisins with the rum and let them soak for 30 minutes.
3️⃣ Cream the butter and sugar:
In another bowl, cream the butter with the sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4️⃣ Add the milk:
Incorporate the milk and mix well.
5️⃣ Prepare the dry ingredients:
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
6️⃣ Combine the mixtures:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and stir until the batter is smooth.
7️⃣ Add the raisins and rum:
Gently fold the raisins and rum into the batter.
8️⃣ Bake the cake:
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9️⃣ Cool and serve:
Let the cake cool before removing it from the pan. Serve and enjoy!
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 50 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Calories: 320 kcal | Servings: 8 portions