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Jeannie's Amazing Raisin Cake
This "Amazing Raisin Cake" is a moist, old-fashioned sheet cake filled with tender apples, chewy raisins, and crunchy walnuts, subtly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg. The use of mayonnaise and milk gives the cake a soft, rich crumb, while the addition of baking soda provides a gentle lift. Baked in two round pans, it can be served simply or filled and frosted with whipped cream for a more indulgent dessert. A comforting choice for autumn gatherings or everyday treats, this cake blends pantry staples with classic flavor combinations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 464 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • ⅓ cups milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1½ tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp cloves
  • 2 cups apples (choppled, peeled apples)
  • 1 cup seedless raisins
  • ½ cup walnuts (coarsely chopped )

Instructions
 

Step 1: Prepare Pans

  • Grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans. Preheat oven to 350°F.

Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients

  • Sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt into a large mixing bowl.

Step 3: Combine Wet Ingredients

  • Add mayonnaise, milk, and eggs to the dry mixture. Beat until smooth.

Step 4: Add Fruit and Nuts

  • Stir in chopped apples, raisins, and walnuts until well combined.

Step 5: Bake

  • Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 6: Cool and Serve

  • Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then remove to cool completely. Fill and frost with 2 cups whipped cream if desired.

Tips

  • Add ½ to 1 tsp vanilla for extra aroma.
  • Replace walnuts with pecans or omit for nut-free option.
  • Substitute raisins with dried cranberries for a tangier flavor.
  • Fold in ½ cup shredded carrot for extra moisture.
  • Add a pinch of cloves for deeper spice.
  • Dust cooled cake with powdered sugar instead of whipped cream.
  • Bake as a single 9×13 cake if preferred; increase bake time slightly.
  • Add orange zest to complement apples and raisins.
  • Use brown sugar in place of white sugar for richer flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 464kcalCarbohydrates: 71gProtein: 6gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 333mgPotassium: 206mgFiber: 3gSugar: 36gVitamin A: 76IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 2mg
Keyword apple raisin cake, fall baking, handwritten recipe, heirloom dessert, old-fashioned cake, potluck cake, vintage recipe
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