**Apple and Raisin Bundt Cake**.
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**Apple and Raisin Bundt Cake**.
This image depicts a delicious **Apple and Raisin Bundt Cake**. This cake is rich and moist, with chunks of apples and raisins throughout, making it perfect for a dessert or a special tea time treat. Here’s a recipe for making it:
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
– **All-purpose flour**: 2 1/2 cups (320g)
– **Baking powder**: 2 teaspoons
– **Salt**: 1/2 teaspoon
– **Unsalted butter**: 1/2 cup (115g), softened
– **Granulated sugar**: 1 cup (200g)
– **Eggs**: 3 large
– **Vanilla extract**: 1 teaspoon
– **Milk**: 1/2 cup (120ml)
– **Apples**: 2 medium, peeled, cored, and sliced thinly
– **Raisins**: 1/2 cup (75g)
– **Ground cinnamon**: 1 teaspoon (optional, for a spiced flavor)
– **Lemon juice**: 1 tablespoon (to prevent apples from browning)
For the Glaze (Optional):
– **Powdered sugar**: 1 cup (120g)
– **Milk**: 2-3 tablespoons
– **Vanilla extract**: 1/2 teaspoon
Instructions:
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Prepare the Apples:
1. **Prepare the Apples:**
– Toss the apple slices with lemon juice to prevent them from browning.
– Set them aside while you prepare the batter.
Make the Cake Batter:
2. **Preheat the Oven:**
– Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt cake pan to prevent sticking.
3. **Mix the Dry Ingredients:**
– In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon (if using). Set aside.
4. **Cream the Butter and Sugar:**
– In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
– Beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
– Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. **Combine the Wet and Dry Ingredients:**
– Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
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6. **Add Apples and Raisins:**
– Gently fold in the apple slices and raisins into the batter until evenly distributed.
Assemble and Bake:
7. **Assemble the Cake:**
– Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
– Arrange some apple slices on top of the batter for a decorative touch if desired.
8. **Bake:**
– Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
– Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Optional Glaze:
9. **Prepare the Glaze:**
– In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more milk or sugar as needed.
– Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake before serving.
Serve:
10. **Serve:**
– Slice the cake and serve it as a delightful dessert or with your afternoon tea or coffee.
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This **Apple and Raisin Bundt Cake** is sure to be a hit with its moist texture and sweet flavor. Enjoy! If you need more recipes or have any questions, feel free to ask.