Caramel Pudding Cake Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 4 – 5 cups water
• 2 cups flour
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon shortening
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

1. Spread 1 cup of sugar in a frying pan and stir until caramelized, which should take a few minutes.
2. Add 4 – 5 cups of water to the caramelized sugar and simmer until it forms a smooth caramel sauce.
3. While the caramel simmers, boil 1 cup of raisins with 1 cup of water and 1 tablespoon of shortening in a separate pot until the raisins are plump and soft.
4. In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, 4 teaspoons of baking powder, and 1 pinch of salt, stirring well to incorporate the dry ingredients.
5. Once the raisins have softened, add 1 teaspoon of vanilla to the raisin mixture and then pour the into the bowl with the flour mixture.
6. Stir everything together until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
7. Pour the caramel sauce into a 9×13 inch pan, spreading it evenly across the bottom.
8. Spoon the batter over the top of the caramel sauce in dollops, creating an artistic pattern or layer.
9. Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit until the cake is warm and bubbly, which should take approximately 30 minutes.
10. Serve warm, topped with whipped cream or ice cream for an extra special treat.