Mini Raisin Cake Recipe explain

Balasahana Suresh
Bite-Sized Sweet Treats

These mini raisin cakes are soft, moist, and packed with the natural sweetness of raisins. They’re easy to bake in muffin tins or mini loaf pans, making them perfect for portion control and gifting.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:

· 1½ cups all-purpose flour

· 1 tsp baking powder

· ½ tsp baking soda

· ¼ tsp salt

· ½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)

Wet Ingredients:

· ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

· ¾ cup granulated sugar

· ½ cup milk (or plant-based milk)

· 1 tsp vanilla extract

Add-ins:

· 1 cup raisins (soaked in warm water for 10 minutes if dry)

· ¼ cup chopped nuts (optional – almonds, walnuts)

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan

· Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).

· Grease a mini muffin tin or line with cupcake liners.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients

· In a bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

· Set aside.

3. Cream butter and Sugar

· In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

· Add milk and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.

4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

· Gradually fold in the dry ingredients into the wet mixture to form a smooth batter.

5. Add Raisins and Nuts

· Gently fold in raisins and chopped nuts, ensuring even distribution.

6. Fill and Bake

· Spoon batter into prepared mini muffin cups, filling about ¾ full.

· Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

· Allow cakes to cool for 5 minutes in the tin, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

7. Optional Decoration

· Dust with powdered sugar, or drizzle with light icing for a festive touch.

Tips for Perfect mini Raisin Cakes

· Soak raisins in warm water or juice to keep them plump and juicy.

· Do not overmix the batter to keep cakes soft and tender.

· Store in an airtight container; cakes stay fresh for 2–3 days.

· You can also add a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom for extra flavor.

These Mini Raisin Cakes are soft, flavorful, and perfect for gifting or tea-time treats. They are small, festive, and easy to make in batches.

 

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