Costa Rican Raisin Cake Recipe

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Costa Rican Raisin Cake
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Directions:

  1. Mix cornstarch and coffee in saucepan until smooth.
  2. Add 1/2 cup sugar and cook over low heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
  3. Add raisins and nuts and set aside while preparing batter.
  4. Beat butter until soft and fluffy.
  5. Add brown sugar and remaining white sugar and continue beating until thick and light in color.
  6. Add cream of tartar and baking soda together and add alternately with milk.
  7. Add vanilla and mix well.
  8. Pour 1/2 the batter into a buttered 8-inch square pan.
  9. Spread with raisin mixture and cover with remaining batter.
  10. Bake in preheated 350°F oven for 40 minutes or until knife comes out clean.
  11. Cool and turn out of pan and cut into nine squares.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 541.6 Kcal (2268 kJ)
Calories from fat 208.15 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.13g 36%
Cholesterol 63.76mg 21%
Sodium 978.5mg 41%
Potassium 391.96mg 8%
Total Carbs 79.19g 26%
Sugars 40.38g 162%
Dietary Fiber 4.72g 19%
Protein 7.61g 15%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 3.3mg 18%
Calcium 144.5mg 14%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 340.44 Kcal (1425 kJ)
Calories from fat 130.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.54g 36%
Cholesterol 40.08mg 21%
Sodium 615.06mg 41%
Potassium 246.38mg 8%
Total Carbs 49.77g 26%
Sugars 25.38g 162%
Dietary Fiber 2.97g 19%
Protein 4.78g 15%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 2mg 18%
Calcium 90.8mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 12
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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