Raisin Spice Cake

Raisin Spice Cake

(inspired by Gooseberry Patch Christmas)

14oz raisins

2 cups brown sugar

2 eggs

1/4 cup butter, grated

1/4 cup coconut oil

1 cup half & half
1 tsp baking soda

2 cups unbleached flour

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp ground cloves

Place raisins in a medium saucepan; add water to cover. Simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside. Blend brown sugar, eggs, butter, and coconut oil together in a large bowl. Add 1/2 cup of the half & half; stir well and set aside. Dissolve baking soda in remaining half & half. Throughly combine flour, brown sugar mixture, backing soda mixture, and spices. Add raisins and stir. Pour batter into 2 greased and floured 9" round cake pans. Bake at 350* for 35-40 minutes, or until center tests done. Enjoy!!