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Tasty Apprentice
Perfect for chilly evenings or anytime you're craving a touch of sweetness, this comforting treat combines rich rum-soaked raisins with a fluffy sponge cake for a taste of pure bliss.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup dark rum
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish or individual ramekins.
2. In a small saucepan, heat the rum over medium heat until warm (do not boil). Remove from heat and stir in the raisins. Let them soak for about 15-20 minutes, then drain and set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
5. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined.
7. Fold in the rum-soaked raisins.
8. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish or ramekins.
9. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
11. Dust with powdered sugar, if desired, and enjoy warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Enjoy your delightful Rum & Raisin Sponge Pudding creation!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup dark rum
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish or individual ramekins.
2. In a small saucepan, heat the rum over medium heat until warm (do not boil). Remove from heat and stir in the raisins. Let them soak for about 15-20 minutes, then drain and set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
5. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined.
7. Fold in the rum-soaked raisins.
8. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish or ramekins.
9. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
11. Dust with powdered sugar, if desired, and enjoy warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Enjoy your delightful Rum & Raisin Sponge Pudding creation!
Can't wait to bake it up and savor that perfect combo of rich rum flavor and sweet raisins. Thanks for sharing, can't wait to try it out! 
