Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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12
servings
3 cup

unbleached white flour

sifted

1.5 tsp

baking powder

0.75 tsp

baking soda

1.5 cup

sugar

1.5 cup

raisins

1.5 tsp

ground cinnamon

0.75 tsp

ground nutmeg

0.5 tsp

ground cloves

0.5 tsp

salt

0.75 cup

vegan margarine

0.5 cup

chopped pecans

chopped

0.67 cup

fresh lemon juice

3 cup

confectioners' sugar

Step 1
~5 min

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2
~5 min

Sift together flour, baking powder, and baking soda in a bowl.

Step 3
~5 min

Spray a 12-cup Bundt pan with cooking spray.

Step 4
~5 min

Combine sugar, raisins, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, salt, and water in a large saucepan.

Step 5
~5 min

Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes, or until raisins plump up.

Step 6
~5 min

Remove from heat and stir in margarine until melted.

Step 7
~5 min

Add the flour mixture and pecans to the saucepan.

Step 8
~5 min

Blend well to combine.

Step 9
~5 min

Pour batter into the prepared Bundt pan.

Step 10
~5 min

Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.

Step 11
~5 min

Cool in pan for 10 minutes.

Step 12
~5 min

Invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 13
~5 min

Whisk lemon juice into confectioners' sugar to make the glaze.

Step 14
~5 min

Pour glaze over the cooled cake.

Step 15
~5 min

Decorate with whole pecans, if desired.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Toast pecans before chopping for enhanced flavor.

Add a splash of vanilla extract to the glaze for extra flavor.

Let the cake cool completely before glazing to prevent melting.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made 1-2 days in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Strong (cinnamon, nutmeg)
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Pair with a cup of coffee or tea.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Vanilla Ice Cream

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Often associated with holiday baking.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Thanksgiving

Occasion Tags

Holiday
Dessert
Baking

Popularity Score

65/100