How to Make Raisin Filling for a Cake
Raisins are a healthy and nutritious fruit that make a great complement to many dessert recipes. They are packed with natural sugars, so you can reduce the amount of added sugar to cake and cookie recipes. Raisins are a good source of potassium and fiber and can be a good addition to a heart-healthy diet. They also are low in sodium and contain powerful antioxidants. Read on to learn how to make raising filling for a cake. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Mix the raisin filling separately from the cake batter. You can add the filling before baking the whole cake, or leave an opening in which to add the cooked filling when the cake is finished.
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Make the filling in a saucepan on the stove top. Include nuts for added nutrition, fiber and flavor. Water, milk, juice or butter can serve as the fluid for the filling. Brown sugar or sugar substitute can be added to sweeten the pot a little. Over very low heat, stir in the fluid, raisins, nuts and sweetener until the mixture is thick and bubbling.
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Add raisins directly to the batter and let them plump up while baking. After you put the batter in the pan,lay the raisins in a row so that when you cut the cake, the raisins will provide a swirl of healthy filling.
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Include other fruits such as apples, pears and peaches to your filling to make compote that can sit in the cavity of a yellow cake, pound cake or sponge cake. Cut the fruit into very small pieces and stir into the pan while heating on the stove. Add liquid to thin the mixture, or sugar to thicken as desired.
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Tips & Warnings
This filling is best when used within 24 hours of making.
You can also use this raisin filling as a cookie filling. Just spread in-between layers of spice, ginger or molasses cookies.
