Moist and flavorful raisin cake:

Moist and flavorful raisin cake:

Ingredients:

- 2 cups (250 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 cup (115 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) buttermilk
- 1 1/2 cups (225 grams) raisins
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) hot water

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour cake pan.

In a medium bowl, combine the raisins and hot water. Let them soak for about 10 minutes to plump up, then drain and set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground cloves. Set aside.

In another large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Fold in the soaked raisins.

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.