Lemon Cake




I remember the first time I had puto—a sweet steamed cupcake. I was 7 and it was at a friend’s house. It was soft, sweet, and cute as Hello Kitty!
The batter is a little looser than pancake batter. Do heed the instructions to fill to 1/2 full. I went to 3/4 and they overflowed. (I love the nubbin that formed on the one on the left in the photo.) Enjoy!
1 box seedless raisins1 cup butter (2 blocks)2 cups sugar1 tsp. cinnamon1 tsp. cloves1 tsp. allspice1 tsp. salt2 eggs4 cups sifted flour2 tsp. soda1 cup walnuts1 package fruit mix(1 package of dates may be added) Boil raisins in 2 cups water for 15-20 minutes. (Cover pot.) Remove from stove, add butter. Cool thoroughly. Sift dry…