A simple and charming old-fashioned eggless cake. This recipe uses the ‘rubbing-in’ method for a tender, scone-like texture, flavored with lemon and studded with raisins.

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Recipe

MeasurementsIngredients
1 ⅓ cupsFlour
2 tspsBaking Powder
PinchSalt
5 TbspsButter, cold and cubed
½ cupSugar
½ cupRaisins
Grated Rind of ½Lemon
Few DropsLemon Extract
½ cupMilk

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 320°F. Grease and flour an 8-inch round or square cake pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour. Using your fingertips, rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
  4. Stir in the sugar, raisins, lemon rind, and a few drops of lemon extract.
  5. Make a well in the center of the mixture and pour in the milk. Mix with a fork until you have a smooth, moist batter.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  7. Bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.