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Corinthian Raisin Cake
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 40 Minutes
Ready In: 50 Minutes
Servings: 10
This is a wonderful loaf with quite a few aromatic spices. very quick and easy to make. I got this recipe from a cookbook Regional Cuisines of Greece with a couple of adjustments.
Ingredients:
3/4 cup unsalted butter
1 3/4 cups sugar
4 large eggs
1 cup milk
1 cup sour cream
3 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon lemon peel
1 teaspoon orange peel
3 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup raisins
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350*.
2. Cream butter and sugar together for 5 minutes.
3. Add eggs, milk, sour cream, cloves, fruit peels, 1 tsp of cinnamon and 1/2 flour.
4. In separate bowl, combine raisins baking powder and remaining flour.
5. Combine 2 mixtures together.
6. Pour into greased loaf pan.
7. Bake 40 minutes.
8. Combine confectioners sugar with remaining cinnamon,dust top of cake and serve.
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