Boiled Raisin Cake

Boiled Raisin Cake

A refined version of the classic boiled raisin cake, featuring a touch of citrus zest and a more complex spice blend. Uses butter for a richer flavor.
Total Time
200
Yield
8 servings
Calories
380 cal
Difficulty
Medium
Cuisine
British
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What You'll Need

Equipment: 8-inch round cake pan, Large mixing bowls, Whisk, Spatula, Large pot with lid, Wire rack, Zester Shop these items →
Instructions
  1. Grease and flour a 8-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine all Dry Ingredients.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream together Dark Brown Sugar and Unsalted Butter until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in Eggs one at a time, then stir in Vanilla Extract and Orange Zest.
  5. Gradually add the Dry Ingredients to the Wet Ingredients, alternating with Milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in Raisins.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared cake pan.
  8. Place the cake pan inside a larger pot. Pour hot water into the larger pot, reaching halfway up the sides of the cake pan. Cover the pot with a lid.
  9. Steam the cake over medium heat for 1 hour and 45 minutes, checking the water level periodically and adding more hot water if needed.
  10. Remove the cake from the pot and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Drizzle with Golden Syrup before serving.

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