Apple and Raisin Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup buttermilk (or milk with a splash of vinegar)
• 2 cups apples, peeled, cored, and diced (about 2 medium apples)
• 1 cup raisins
• Optional: powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. This should take about 3-4 minutes.
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined.
6. Fold in the diced apples and raisins until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Once baked, allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. If desired, dust with powdered sugar before serving. Enjoy your delicious apple and raisin cake!