• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Baking for Happiness
  • Recipes
  • About Us
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipes
  • About Us
    • Pinterest
    • RSS
  • search icon
    Homepage link
    • Recipes
    • About Us
    • Pinterest
    • RSS
  • ×
    Home » Recipes » Cakes

    Grandma's Super Moist Raisin Cake

    Written by Kathrin (Leave a Comment)

    Raisin cake. Sounds rather dull at first, doesn't it? But it's not boring at all! Because grandma's cake with raisins is moist & fruity.

    super moist raisin cake recipe

    An easy yet heavenly cake with raisins and frosting. It can be baked well the day before, as it stays fresh for a long time. After it has been left to soak for a while, it tastes even better. Perfect, therefore, for occasions you want to bake in advance.

    Jump to:
    • Taste and Occasion
    • Ingredients
    • How to make the Raisin Cake
    • Top Tip
    • Recipe Card
    • Variations
    • Nutrition
    • Reviews

    Taste and Occasion

    The raisin cake recipe comes, as so often, from my grandma. She got it from a pastry chef when she was a teenager - but with a different name. Because for her, it's called "English Cake." Or easy "The English" 😉 . But probably only a few can do something with it. So the recipe was renamed by me without further ado. At the latest, when grandma's moist raisin cake lands in your mouth, such quibbles do not matter anyway. So delicious and pleasing it is!

    raisin cake

    Ingredients

    There are several reasons why such an easy raisin cake is so moist: First, the cake batter is quite lush and contains a lot of butter and eggs in proportion to the amount of flour. Actually, just like, for example, the classic marble cake or sand cake. In addition, the raisins are soaked in juice or rum. And last but not least, the cake gets a kind of "preservative" glaze made of jam and icing.

    Check out my other similar recipes!
    • sand mass
      Sand Cake
    • Classic Gugelhupf (German Bundt Cake Recipe)
    • Recipe for Austrian Pancakes (Kaiserschmarrn)
    • double base cake recipe
      Strawberry Cream Cake

    I have slightly adapted Grandma's recipe for the traditional English tea cake. For example, my alternative has less sugar; the eggs do not have to be separated but come as a whole in the raisin cake dough. Unlike decades ago, this is no problem today since we all have food processors with plenty of power. Although the preparation is straightforward and sure to succeed (if you follow my cake batter tips), there is a little catch. Ok, big hook 😉 . Because my moist cake with raisins must necessarily cool completely before cutting, and best to infuse overnight. Only then it becomes perfect. Crumbs less. And the consistency is wonderfully fine-pored, moist.

    grandmas original moist raisin cake

    How to make the Raisin Cake

    First, mix the raisins with juice or rum, for example, in a tupperware, and set aside. If you have time, do this the night before. Preheat the oven to 350°F/175°C. Grease a loaf pan with (depending on the desired height) 8.5-9.5 in / 22-24 cm long and dust with a bit of flour.

    Now, beat the butter with the sugar for a few minutes until very fluffy, then add the eggs one by one. Mix the flour, starch, baking powder, and salt. Stir into the butter-egg cream together with the lemon juice - but only until the dough is homogeneous. Roll the raisins in about 2 tablespoons of flour; alternatively, add the flour to the preserving container, put the lid on, and shake everything well. Gently fold raisins into the dough.

    Pour dough into a pan, smooth out, and bake 50-60 minutes. Test with chopsticks. Cover if necessary to prevent the cake from getting too dark towards the end of baking time. Let cool for about 15 minutes, then turn out onto a cooling rack. For the glaze, heat the jam briefly so that it is slightly more liquid. Brush the cake thinly with it. Allow the jam coating to dry briefly, or place the cake in the freezer for 15 minutes. Mix sifted powdered sugar with milk or lemon juice to a not-too-liquid glaze. Spread a thin layer on the cake.

    Recipe Recommendation

    Healthy Donuts

    Vegan, sugarfree, without chemical food coloring - but still super tasty: these donuts will get you in a good mood!

    As soon as the glaze is firm, wrap the cake in foil and set it in a cool place, preferably overnight.

    grandmas cake with raisins

    Top Tip

    Finally, if you always load the raisins in the cake below, a little tip: So that they sink (comparatively) little, the dough must not be too liquid or soft. The raisins should also be rolled in a reasonable amount of flour before you fold them into the dough (don't stir them in).

    english cake

    Recipe Card

    raisin cake with moist cake batter
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe Click on the stars to rate the recipe
    No ratings yet

    Raisin Cake

    Deliciously moist cake with raisins and frosting that should be left to set overnight.
    Prep Time30 minutes mins
    Baking Time55 minutes mins
    Waiting Time12 hours hrs
    Servings: 16
    Calories: 304kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 Loaf Pan (8.5 in / 22cm)

    Ingredients

    For the sponge

    • 230 grams (1 cup) butter, soft
    • 180 grams (1 cup) sugar, coarse
    • 5 eggs, medium, room temperature
    • 200 grams (1 â…” cups) all-purpose flour
    • 80 grams (â…” cup) cornstarch
    • ½ small bag baking powder, 7g
    • 1 pinch salt
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 150 grams (1 cups) raisins
    • 2 tablespoons juice, or rum

    For glazing

    • 80 grams (â…“ cup) apricot jam, or other fruit
    • 130 grams (1 cup) powdered sugar
    • 2 teaspoons milk, or lemon juice

    Instructions

    • First, mix the raisins with juice or rum, for example, in a tupperware, and set aside. If you have time, do this the night before.
    • Preheat the oven to 350°F/175°C. Grease a loaf pan with (depending on the desired height) 8.5-9.5 in / 22-24 cm long and dust with a bit of flour.
    • Beat the butter with the sugar for a few minutes until very fluffy, then add the eggs one by one. Mix the flour, starch, baking powder, and salt. Stir into the butter-egg cream together with the lemon juice - but only until the dough is homogeneous.
    • Roll the raisins in about 2 tablespoons of flour; alternatively, add the flour to the preserving container, put the lid on, and shake everything well. Gently fold raisins into the dough.
    • Pour dough into a pan, smooth out, and bake 50-60 minutes. Test with chopsticks. Cover if necessary to prevent the cake from getting too dark towards the end of baking time. Let cool for about 15 minutes, then turn out onto a cooling rack.
    • For the glaze, heat the jam briefly so that it is slightly more liquid. Brush the cake thinly with it. Allow the jam coating to dry briefly, or place the cake in the freezer for 15 minutes. Mix sifted powdered sugar with milk or lemon juice to a not-too-liquid glaze. Spread a thin layer on the cake.
    • As soon as the glaze is firm, wrap the cake in foil and set it in a cool place, preferably overnight.

    Notes

    • The amount of sugar in the dough is comparatively tiny compared to the amount of butter and eggs. However, the double glaze makes the cake much sweeter. If you omit the ice, use more sugar in the dough.
    • The soaking results in the cake being extra moist and stable for cutting. The cake stays fresh for at least 2 days but can also be frozen very well.

    Ingredient substitutions

    Do you want to replace some ingredients? Here you find tips for baking ingredient substitutions!

    Variations

    Give it a try! Instead of this cake with raisins, try grandma's yeast-risen cake, her apple crumble cake, nut cake, spice cake, or eggnog cake.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Raisin Cake
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 304 Calories from Fat 117
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 13g20%
    Saturated Fat 8g50%
    Trans Fat 0.5g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
    Monounsaturated Fat 4g
    Cholesterol 82mg27%
    Sodium 120mg5%
    Potassium 125mg4%
    Carbohydrates 44g15%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 22g24%
    Protein 3g6%
    Vitamin A 445IU9%
    Vitamin C 1mg1%
    Calcium 19mg2%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    Raisin cake. Sounds rather dull at first, doesn't it? But it's not boring at all! Because grandma's cake with raisins is moist & fruity.Raisin cake. Sounds rather dull at first, doesn't it? But it's not boring at all! Because grandma's cake with raisins is moist & fruity.Raisin cake. Sounds rather dull at first, doesn't it? But it's not boring at all! Because grandma's cake with raisins is moist & fruity.

    Similar Recipes

    • Sand Cake
      0
      Sand Cake
    • Classic Gugelhupf (German Bundt Cake Recipe)
      0
      Classic Gugelhupf (German Bundt Cake Recipe)
    • Recipe for Austrian Pancakes (Kaiserschmarrn)
      0
      Recipe for Austrian Pancakes (Kaiserschmarrn)
    • Strawberry Cream Cake
      0
      Strawberry Cream Cake
    • Homemade Apple Pie
      0
      Homemade Apple Pie
    • Low Fat Cheesecake
      0
      Low Fat Cheesecake
    • Healthy Donuts
      0
      Healthy Donuts
    • Low Carb Cheesecake
      0
      Low Carb Cheesecake
    • Lemon Sheet Cake
      0
      Lemon Sheet Cake
    • About Kathrin & Jan

      It's like a little miracle to me every time. Seemingly simple ingredients are made into something that can brighten up your life. Butter, sugar, eggs, and flour melt into an airy biscuit, a fine tart, a juicy cake, or a crispy biscuit. Baking simply makes you happy. Welcome and enjoy our blog!

      Kathrin & Jan

      Get to know us. →

    • German Christmas Stollen (Christstollen)
      0
      German Christmas Stollen (Christstollen)
    • German Crown Cake
      0
      German Crown Cake
    • Chocolate Brownie Cake
      0
      Chocolate Brownie Cake
    • Marble Birthday Cake
      0
      Marble Birthday Cake
    • Low-Fat Sugar-Free Lemon Cake
      0
      Low-Fat Sugar-Free Lemon Cake
    • Pear Cake
      0
      Pear Cake
    • Rainbow Sheet Cake
      0
      Rainbow Sheet Cake
    • Hidden Easterbunny Cake
      0
      Hidden Easterbunny Cake
    • Lemon Poppy Seed Cake
      0
      Lemon Poppy Seed Cake
    • Grandma's Eggnog Cake
      0
      Grandma's Eggnog Cake
    • Cherry Nut Cake
      0
      Cherry Nut Cake
    • Vegan Nut Cake
      0
      Vegan Nut Cake
    • Italian Apple Pie
      0
      Italian Apple Pie
    • Rhubarb Cake with Meringue Topping
      0
      Rhubarb Cake with Meringue Topping
    • Healthy low-fat apple cake
      0
      Healthy low-fat apple cake
    • Vanilla Protein Cake
      0
      Vanilla Protein Cake

    More Cakes

    • cornbread with yeast
      Cornbread: Quick American Cornbread
    • double base cake recipe
      Strawberry Cream Cake with Double Base
    • american cheesecake with less sugar
      Low Calorie & Low Fat Cheesecake
    • sheet cake with fruits
      The Best Sheet Cake with Fruits

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    No Comments

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    Primary Sidebar

    Hi, we're Kathrin & Jan!

    Check out my other similar recipes!
    • sand mass
      Sand Cake
    • Classic Gugelhupf (German Bundt Cake Recipe)
    • Recipe for Austrian Pancakes (Kaiserschmarrn)
    • double base cake recipe
      Strawberry Cream Cake

    It's like a little miracle to me every time. Seemingly simple ingredients are made into something that can brighten up your life. Butter, sugar, eggs, and flour melt into an airy biscuit, a fine tart, a juicy cake, or a crispy biscuit. Baking is what makes us happy.

    Recipe Recommendation

    Healthy Donuts

    Vegan, sugarfree, without chemical food coloring - but still super tasty: these donuts will get you in a good mood!

    Welcome and enjoy our blog!
    Learn more about us. →

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Raisin Cake
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 304 Calories from Fat 117
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 13g20%
    Saturated Fat 8g50%
    Trans Fat 0.5g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
    Monounsaturated Fat 4g
    Cholesterol 82mg27%
    Sodium 120mg5%
    Potassium 125mg4%
    Carbohydrates 44g15%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 22g24%
    Protein 3g6%
    Vitamin A 445IU9%
    Vitamin C 1mg1%
    Calcium 19mg2%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Similar Recipes

    • Sand Cake
      0
      Sand Cake
    • Classic Gugelhupf (German Bundt Cake Recipe)
      0
      Classic Gugelhupf (German Bundt Cake Recipe)
    • Recipe for Austrian Pancakes (Kaiserschmarrn)
      0
      Recipe for Austrian Pancakes (Kaiserschmarrn)
    • Strawberry Cream Cake
      0
      Strawberry Cream Cake
    • Homemade Apple Pie
      0
      Homemade Apple Pie
    • Low Fat Cheesecake
      0
      Low Fat Cheesecake
    • Healthy Donuts
      0
      Healthy Donuts
    • Low Carb Cheesecake
      0
      Low Carb Cheesecake
    • Lemon Sheet Cake
      0
      Lemon Sheet Cake
    • About Kathrin & Jan

      It's like a little miracle to me every time. Seemingly simple ingredients are made into something that can brighten up your life. Butter, sugar, eggs, and flour melt into an airy biscuit, a fine tart, a juicy cake, or a crispy biscuit. Baking simply makes you happy. Welcome and enjoy our blog!

      Kathrin & Jan

      Get to know us. →

    • German Christmas Stollen (Christstollen)
      0
      German Christmas Stollen (Christstollen)
    • German Crown Cake
      0
      German Crown Cake
    • Chocolate Brownie Cake
      0
      Chocolate Brownie Cake
    • Marble Birthday Cake
      0
      Marble Birthday Cake
    • Low-Fat Sugar-Free Lemon Cake
      0
      Low-Fat Sugar-Free Lemon Cake
    • Pear Cake
      0
      Pear Cake
    • Rainbow Sheet Cake
      0
      Rainbow Sheet Cake
    • Hidden Easterbunny Cake
      0
      Hidden Easterbunny Cake
    • Lemon Poppy Seed Cake
      0
      Lemon Poppy Seed Cake
    • Grandma's Eggnog Cake
      0
      Grandma's Eggnog Cake
    • Cherry Nut Cake
      0
      Cherry Nut Cake
    • Vegan Nut Cake
      0
      Vegan Nut Cake
    • Italian Apple Pie
      0
      Italian Apple Pie
    • Rhubarb Cake with Meringue Topping
      0
      Rhubarb Cake with Meringue Topping
    • Healthy low-fat apple cake
      0
      Healthy low-fat apple cake
    • Vanilla Protein Cake
      0
      Vanilla Protein Cake

    Recipe Recommendation

    • Low-Fat Sugar-Free Lemon Cake
    • High Protein Chocolate Cake
    • Healthy Cookies For Kids
    • Lemon Coconut Cake with Yogurt
    • Gluten-Free Lemon Cake with Almonds - delicious and moist
    • Soft and Chewy Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

    Similar Recipes

    • Wonderfully Moist Sand Cake
      Wonderfully Moist Sand Cake
    • Gugelhupf - Classic German Bundt Cake
      Gugelhupf - Classic German Bundt Cake
    • Austrian Pancakes with Raisins (Kaiserschmarrn)
      Austrian Pancakes with Raisins (Kaiserschmarrn)
    • Strawberry Cream Cake with Double Base
      Strawberry Cream Cake with Double Base
    • Homemade Apple Pie
      Homemade Apple Pie
    • Low Calorie & Low Fat Cheesecake
      Low Calorie & Low Fat Cheesecake

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    Baking for Happiness

    Check out my other similar recipes!
    • sand mass
      Sand Cake
    • Classic Gugelhupf (German Bundt Cake Recipe)
    • Recipe for Austrian Pancakes (Kaiserschmarrn)
    • double base cake recipe
      Strawberry Cream Cake

    Privacy Policy | Contact

    Recipe Recommendation

    Healthy Donuts

    Vegan, sugarfree, without chemical food coloring - but still super tasty: these donuts will get you in a good mood!

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Raisin Cake
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 304 Calories from Fat 117
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 13g20%
    Saturated Fat 8g50%
    Trans Fat 0.5g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
    Monounsaturated Fat 4g
    Cholesterol 82mg27%
    Sodium 120mg5%
    Potassium 125mg4%
    Carbohydrates 44g15%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 22g24%
    Protein 3g6%
    Vitamin A 445IU9%
    Vitamin C 1mg1%
    Calcium 19mg2%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Similar Recipes

    • Sand Cake
      0
      Sand Cake
    • Classic Gugelhupf (German Bundt Cake Recipe)
      0
      Classic Gugelhupf (German Bundt Cake Recipe)
    • Recipe for Austrian Pancakes (Kaiserschmarrn)
      0
      Recipe for Austrian Pancakes (Kaiserschmarrn)
    • Strawberry Cream Cake
      0
      Strawberry Cream Cake
    • Homemade Apple Pie
      0
      Homemade Apple Pie
    • Low Fat Cheesecake
      0
      Low Fat Cheesecake
    • Healthy Donuts
      0
      Healthy Donuts
    • Low Carb Cheesecake
      0
      Low Carb Cheesecake
    • Lemon Sheet Cake
      0
      Lemon Sheet Cake
    • About Kathrin & Jan

      It's like a little miracle to me every time. Seemingly simple ingredients are made into something that can brighten up your life. Butter, sugar, eggs, and flour melt into an airy biscuit, a fine tart, a juicy cake, or a crispy biscuit. Baking simply makes you happy. Welcome and enjoy our blog!

      Kathrin & Jan

      Get to know us. →

    • German Christmas Stollen (Christstollen)
      0
      German Christmas Stollen (Christstollen)
    • German Crown Cake
      0
      German Crown Cake
    • Chocolate Brownie Cake
      0
      Chocolate Brownie Cake
    • Marble Birthday Cake
      0
      Marble Birthday Cake
    • Low-Fat Sugar-Free Lemon Cake
      0
      Low-Fat Sugar-Free Lemon Cake
    • Pear Cake
      0
      Pear Cake
    • Rainbow Sheet Cake
      0
      Rainbow Sheet Cake
    • Hidden Easterbunny Cake
      0
      Hidden Easterbunny Cake
    • Lemon Poppy Seed Cake
      0
      Lemon Poppy Seed Cake
    • Grandma's Eggnog Cake
      0
      Grandma's Eggnog Cake
    • Cherry Nut Cake
      0
      Cherry Nut Cake
    • Vegan Nut Cake
      0
      Vegan Nut Cake
    • Italian Apple Pie
      0
      Italian Apple Pie
    • Rhubarb Cake with Meringue Topping
      0
      Rhubarb Cake with Meringue Topping
    • Healthy low-fat apple cake
      0
      Healthy low-fat apple cake
    • Vanilla Protein Cake
      0
      Vanilla Protein Cake