If you’re craving a simple homemade cake, this orange raisin cake is a perfect choice. It’s soft, moist, and full of flavor. The fresh orange juice adds a bright, refreshing citrus taste that everyone enjoys. Each bite feels comforting and uplifting. What makes this cake even more special is the addition of raisins. They bring a natural sweetness and chewy texture.
If you enjoy fruit cakes, you’ll love the combination of orange zest and juicy raisins. It’s truly satisfying and delightful. I’ve made this recipe many times, and it always turns out beautifully. It’s reliable, easy, and hard to resist. This time, I added extra raisins for a richer taste and texture. You can also use dried fruits of your choice.
Chopped apricots, cranberries, or dates pair wonderfully with orange flavor. Feel free to get creative and mix in your favorites. The base of this cake is simple and light, yet full of character. The orange zest gives it a fresh aroma. It smells heavenly while baking and fills your kitchen with warm, citrusy notes. That alone is enough reason to bake it.
This cake is perfect for tea time, brunch, or an after-dinner treat. It’s also lovely for sharing with friends. My family absolutely adores this cake. It’s one of those recipes that disappears quickly from the table.
What ingredients will you need to make raisin orange cake?
The ingredients are basic and easy to find in any pantry. Fresh oranges, flour, eggs, sugar, and of course, raisins. No special equipment or complicated steps are needed. Just mix, pour, and bake—it’s that simple and stress-free.
Serve it plain or dusted with powdered sugar. You can even drizzle a light orange glaze on top. If you’re hosting guests, this cake makes a lovely centerpiece. It’s homely, elegant, and always appreciated.
The texture is soft and tender, with a golden crust. The raisins keep the inside moist and flavorful. Whether you enjoy it warm or chilled, this cake never disappoints. It stays fresh for days,
if stored properly. Once you try it, you’ll likely return to it often. It’s a keeper easy, tasty, and truly comforting.
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Ingredients
- ½ Cup raisin
- 180 grams Soft butter room temperature
- 1 and ½ Cups granulated sugar
- 4 Eggs
- 2 and ¼ cups All purpose flour
- 1 Tbsp Baking powder 15 grams
- pinch of baking soda
- 1 Tsp Vanilla
- ¼ Tsp salt
- 1 Tbsp orange zest
- ¾ Cup Orange juice 200 ml
Instructions
- Soak raisin in a warm water for 30 minutes, drain and well dry from extra water, set aside.
- Grease cake mold with butter, then dust with about 1 tablespoon of flour, set a side.
- Take the only orange peel zest of two orange fruits, then squeeze to have 3/4 cup of fresh orange juice.
- In a large bowl cream butter with sugar, add eggs one at a time with vanilla extract and salt, whisk until a smooth batter.
- In another bowl, sif flour with baking powder and baking soda.
- To the dry ingredients add the orange zest, mix to flavour the flour.
- Add the dry ingredients with orange juice into two phases to the eggs batter.
- Whisk until smooth cake batter.
- To the raisin add ½ tablepoon of flour, toss the raisin with flour.
- Add raisin to the cake batter, and give a quick mix to distribute in the mixture.
- Pour the cake mixture in a prepared cake mold.
- In a preheated oven, Bake at 180°C / 365F for 45 minutes.
- When out of oven, allow to cool on wire rack.
- Decorate with confectioner sugar.
