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Raisin Cake Bars: Old-Fashioned Comfort in Every Bite

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✅ Simple ingredients – Pantry staples you probably already have
✅ Perfectly spiced – Warm cinnamon and nutmeg complement the sweet raisins
✅ Tender, buttery texture – Not too dense, not too cakey—just right
✅ Keep beautifully – Actually improve by day two
✅ Lunchbox-friendly – Portable, sturdy, and delicious
✅ Crowd-pleasing – Kids and adults alike reach for seconds
✅ Customizable – Easy to add nuts, different spices, or even chocolate

The Ingredients

For the Bars:

    • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves (optional)

    • ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened

    • 1 cup packed brown sugar

  • 2 large eggs, room temperature

    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    • ½ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt (room temperature)

  • 1½ cups raisins

For the Glaze (Optional but Lovely):

  • 1 cup powdered sugar

  • 2-3 tablespoons milk or cream

  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

The Method: Simple Steps, Perfect Results

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