Raisin cake

 Here’s a simple and delicious raisin cake recipe inspired by biblical ingredients—no fancy tools needed, and it's rich with natural sweetness like the cakes mentioned in Scripture (e.g. 2 Samuel 6:19):

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✨ Old-World Style Raisin Cake (No Eggs, Simple Ingredients)

📝 Ingredients:

• 1 cup raisins

• 1 cup water

• 1/2 cup honey or molasses (you can mix both)

• 1/4 cup olive oil (or neutral oil)

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or whole wheat for a more rustic taste)

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• 1/4 tsp nutmeg

• 1/2 tsp baking soda

• 1/4 tsp salt

• Optional: chopped walnuts, figs, or dates for extra texture

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👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease a small loaf pan or 8-inch round cake pan.

2. In a small saucepan, combine raisins, water, honey (or molasses), and oil.
   Bring to a gentle boil, then simmer for 5 minutes. Let it cool slightly.

3. In a bowl, mix dry ingredients: flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt.

4. Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring gently until just blended.
   (Add optional nuts or chopped dried fruits now.)

5. Pour into prepared pan and smooth the top.

6. Bake for 25–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

7. Let cool before slicing. Serve plain or with a drizzle of honey.

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🍯 Optional Ancient-Style Twist:

• Serve with a dollop of labneh or a spread of fig jam.

• Warm a slice and top with olive oil and crushed nuts for a Middle Eastern feel.