Raisin and Orange Juice Cake

Raisin and Orange Juice Cake is a easy French recipe that serves 8. 330 calories per serving. Recipe by Cooking Love Soulef on YouTube.

Prep: 35 min | Cook: 55 min | Total: 1 hr 40 min

Cost: $2.02 total, $0.25 per serving

Ingredients

  • 120 g Unsalted butter (At room temperature, softened)
  • 150 g Granulated sugar
  • 45 ml Fresh orange juice (Approximately 3 tablespoons)
  • 150 g Raisins (Soaked 10 min in warm water)
  • 30 ml Water (For soaking the raisins)
  • 200 g All-purpose flour (Sift before use)
  • 5 g Baking powder (Approximately 1 teaspoon)
  • 1 g Salt (A pinch)

Instructions

  1. Raisin soaking

    Place the raisins in a small bowl, cover with warm water (or a light tea) and let soak for 10 minutes. Drain afterwards and set aside.

    Time: PT10M

  2. Preheating the oven

    Preheat the oven to 180 °C while you prepare the batter.

    Time: PT0M

    Temperature: 180°C

  3. Cream the butter and sugar

    In the bowl, beat the softened butter with the granulated sugar until a pale and creamy mixture forms (about 5 minutes).

    Time: PT5M

  4. Incorporating the orange juice

    Add the orange juice, spoon by spoon, whisking continuously until the liquid is fully incorporated.

    Time: PT5M

  5. Chill rest

    Place the bowl in the refrigerator for 2 minutes to facilitate the incorporation of the flour.

    Time: PT2M

  6. Preparing the dry ingredients

    Sift the flour with the salt and baking powder into another bowl.

    Time: PT2M

  7. Incorporating the flour

    Add the sifted flour to the butter‑sugar mixture in several additions, gently folding with the spatula until a homogeneous batter forms.

    Time: PT5M

  8. Adding the raisins

    Fold the drained raisins into the batter and distribute evenly.

    Time: PT2M

  9. Preparing the pan

    Butter and flour a 20 cm loaf pan, then pour the batter in, smoothing the top with the spatula.

    Time: PT2M

  10. Baking

    Bake the cake for 55 minutes at 180 °C, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

    Time: PT55M

    Temperature: 180°C

  11. Cooling

    Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then unmold and place on a rack to cool completely before slicing.

    Time: PT15M

Nutrition Facts

Calories
330
Protein
3 g
Carbohydrates
50 g
Fat
9 g
Fiber
2 g

Dietary info: Vegetarian, Contains gluten, Contains dairy products, low-calorie, low-fat

Allergens: Milk (butter), Gluten (flour)

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Raisin and Orange Juice Cake

Recipe by Cooking Love Soulef

A moist raisin cake flavored with orange juice, easy to prepare in under an hour. Ideal for a snack or breakfast, it can be enjoyed warm or cold.

EasyFrenchServes 8

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Source Video
48m
Prep
55m
Cook
12m
Cleanup
1h 55m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$2.02
Total cost
$0.25
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Soak the raisins so they are well hydrated.
  • Achieve a creamy and homogeneous butter‑sugar mixture.
  • Incorporate the orange juice slowly to avoid separation.
  • Do not overmix after adding the flour.
  • Check doneness with the tip of a knife.

Safety Warnings

  • Handle the hot oven with care.
  • Use kitchen gloves to remove the pan from the oven.
  • Be careful with knives when slicing.

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