Raisin Bundt Cake Recipe

Raisin Bundt Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup raisins (soaked in warm water for 10 minutes and drained)
• Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan, making sure to cover all the surfaces so the cake doesn’t stick.
2. Prepare the Batter:
   • In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy using a hand mixer or stand mixer.
   • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
   • Add vanilla extract and mix.
3. Mix the Dry Ingredients:
   • In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the flour mixture, mixing until just combined. Don’t overmix.
4. Add Raisins:
   • Gently fold the raisins into the batter using a spatula.
5. Pour Batter into the Pan:
   • Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
6. Bake:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
   • Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then carefully invert it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Dust with Powdered Sugar:
   • Once the cake is completely cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar for decoration.

Serving:

Serve this lovely raisin bundt cake as a dessert or with your afternoon tea or coffee. It’s moist, slightly sweet, and the raisins add a nice burst of flavor and texture. You can also drizzle a simple glaze over it if you’d like a sweeter finish!

Let me know if you’d like more tips or variations on this recipe!