Raisin-Nut Spice Cake
A moist, flavorful spice cake packed with raisins and nuts, perfect for holidays or teatime gatherings, offering warm cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove notes.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Add the brown sugar, shortening, and buttermilk to the sifted ingredients and mix well.
- Beat vigorously for 2 minutes.
- Add eggs and beat for 2 minutes more.
- Fold in chopped nuts and raisins.
- Pour the batter into a greased baking pan.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
1061
kcal
53% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
High-fiber
Contains
Egg
Wheat/Gluten
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).