Introduction
This moist raisin cake is a timeless homemade dessert—soft, rich, and comforting, with a beautifully golden top and a tender crumb filled with sweet raisins. It’s the kind of cake that feels nostalgic, perfect with tea or coffee, and ideal for cutting into neat squares just like the one in the photo. Simple ingredients, big flavor, and guaranteed to please everyone.
Ingredients
3 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar
1 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
1 cup milk (warm, not hot)
2½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
½ teaspoon salt
1½ cups raisins
2 tablespoons flour (for coating raisins)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
Grease and line a rectangular baking pan.
In a large bowl, beat eggs with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and slightly fluffy.
Add oil (or melted butter) and mix well.
Pour in warm milk and vanilla extract, mixing gently.
In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
Toss raisins with 2 tablespoons flour, then fold them gently into the batter.
Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 35–45 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Let cool completely before cutting into squares.
Methods
This cake uses the creaming and folding method to ensure softness.
Flouring the raisins prevents them from sinking.
Baking at a moderate temperature gives an evenly cooked cake with a slightly crisp top.
History
Raisin cakes have been made for centuries, especially in European and Middle Eastern homes, where dried fruits were commonly used to sweeten desserts before refined sugar became widely available. These cakes were often baked in large trays and shared with family and guests.
Benefits
Raisins provide natural sweetness and fiber
Good source of energy
More filling than light sponge cakes
Perfect make-ahead dessert
Great for lunchboxes and gatherings
Formation (Texture & Appearance)
Golden-brown top with a soft, moist interior
Dense but tender crumb
Evenly distributed raisins
Cuts cleanly into neat squares
Nutrition (Approximate per square)
Calories: 230
Carbohydrates: 32g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 10g
Fiber: 2g
Lovers of This Recipe
Perfect for raisin lovers
Ideal for traditional dessert fans
Loved by families and elders
Great for tea-time dessert lovers
Excellent for bake-sale fans
Conclusion
This moist raisin cake is simple, comforting, and full of homemade goodness. Whether served warm or chilled, plain or dusted with powdered sugar, it’s a reliable classic that never goes out of style. One bite, and it becomes a favorite you’ll want to bake again and again.