Raisin Pound Cake

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1 cup raisins
• 2 tablespoons flour (for coating the raisins)

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a bundt or tube pan.
2. Prepare the Raisins:
   • In a small bowl, toss the raisins with 2 tablespoons of flour to coat them. This will help prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the cake.
3. Make the Batter:
   • In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
   • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
   • Mix in the vanilla extract.
   • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
4. Fold in Raisins:
   • Gently fold the coated raisins into the batter.
5. Bake the Cake:
   • Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly.
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
   • Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
6. Serve:
   • Once the cake is completely cool, slice and serve. You can dust the cake with powdered sugar for an extra touch.

Enjoy your homemade raisin pound cake!