Ingredients

The following ingredients have 10 Servings
  • 1/2 cup golden (or regular) raisins
  • 1/4 cup apple cider (or dark rum (see notes))
  • 5 to 6 medium apples (peeled, cored and chopped (about 4 cups))
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
  • 1-1/3 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon rum extract (optional (see notes))
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar

Instruction

  • Place the raisins in a microwave-safe bowl and add the rum. Heat for 30 seconds on high and set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and generously grease a 9 x 9-inch baking dish.
  • Place the apples in bowl and drizzle with the lemon juice. Toss, cover with plastic wrap and set aside.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together in a large bowl. Add the eggs, rum extract, vanilla extract, cinnamon and nutmeg. Using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat the mixture until the batter is light and fluffy.
  • Add the baking soda and flour and beat until the batter is smooth and well combined.
  • Drain any excess liquid from the raisins and add them to the batter. Add the apples and combine thoroughly.
  • Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the brown sugar over the top.
  • Cover and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and return the cake to the oven for an additional 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.