Apple Cake with Raisins

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups peeled, cored, and chopped apples
• 1 cup raisins

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture alternately with the apples, beating well after each addition. Stir in the raisins.
5. Spoon the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread evenly. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
6. Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Apple cake is a popular dessert in the United States and Europe.
• Raisins are a type of dried fruit made from grapes.
• Apple cakes can be served with ice cream, whipped cream, or a caramel sauce.