Dark Rum Spiced Raisin Spoon Cake

Spoon cakes take their name from a soft, scoopable crumb meant to be eaten warm from the pan. This one folds dark-rum-soaked raisins and cinnamon into a simple batter, nodding to sweet rations once prized on long sea voyages.

Serves 6

Estimate for one serving

• 280 cal
• 12g protein
• 24g carbs
• 8g fat
• 2g fiber

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Ingredients

• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup dark rum (or orange juice)
• 1 cup flour
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/3 cup butter, melted
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 pinch of salt

Instructions

1. 1Soak raisins in rum 10 minutes (or warm juice).
2. 2Mix dry ingredients; whisk egg and butter, combine, fold in raisins and soak liquid.
3. 3Bake in a greased 8-inch pan at 350°F for 22–28 minutes until set.
4. 4Serve warm — a landlubber's nod to prize spirits, not a barrel ration.