Raisin Pound Cake

Total Time:Prep: 10 min. Bake: 45 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by LuEllen Spaulding

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Sep. 25, 2022

Yellow cake mix, applesauce and raisins make this moist pleasantly spiced loaf a no-fuss favorite of LuEllen Spaulding. "I turn to this recipe when unexpected guests drop by because I usually have the ingredients in the cupboard," writes the Caro, Michigan baker. For a special occasion, top slices with fresh fruit.

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Raisin Pound Cake

Yield:2 loaves (16 slices each)
Prep:10 min
Cook:45 min

Ingredients

  • 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
  • 1 cup applesauce
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/2 cup raisins
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Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, applesauce, water, oil, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in raisins. Pour into two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans.
  2. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5-10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.
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