Grammie’s Raisin Cake

This old-fashioned Raisin Cake recipe is straight from my grandma's recipe tin.

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This cake costs approximately $8.50 to make. The recipe makes 12 servings for about $0.71 per serving.

Ingredients AND ESTIMATED COST

– Ground cloves – $0.14 – Ground nutmeg – $0.32 – Raisins – $2.36 – All-purpose flour – $0.57 PER SERVING COST: $0.71 PER SERVING COST: $0.71 RECIPE COST: $8.50 RECIPE COST: $8.50 Get Recipe

NOTE: The recipe prices are calculated by using grocery store websites. The actual cost of the recipe will vary depending on what ingredients you already have. Get Recipe

Step-by-step instructions!

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Whisk together the granulated sugar, raisins, water, vegetable shortening, and spices in a saucepan for ten minutes.

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After ten minutes, remove the pot from the heat, whisk the mixture, and let it cool for ten minutes.

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Preheat the oven to 350F. Whisk in the beaten eggs. Then, sift in the flour, baking soda, and salt.

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Mix the ingredients together with a rubber scraper until combined. Stir in the vanilla and walnuts.

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Pour the batter into the cake pan. Bake for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

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