Try this recipe for a scrumptious end of meal dessert. It is richly spiced with the warmth of cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg.

Makes 12 servings.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes

Nutritional Information

For 1 serving
Calories: 498
Sodium: 420mg
Fat: 24g
Carbohydrates: 67g
Cholesterol: 70mg
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 7g

Caramel Glazed Cinnamon Raisin Cake

Ingredients

2 cups packed light brown sugar
1 1/2 cups flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons McCormick® Gourmet Collection Cinnamon, Saigon
1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick® Gourmet Collection Allspice, Ground
1 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Nutmeg, Ground
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup orange juice
2 teaspoons McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
3 eggs
3/4 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Caramel Glaze:
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
3 tablespoons light cream
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
McCormick® Gourmet Collection Ginger, Crystallized, chopped (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease 10-inch tube pan. Mix brown sugar, flours, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda and salt in large bowl. Add milk, oil, orange juice, vanilla and eggs. Beat on low speed 1 minute. Beat on high speed 2 minutes. Gently stir in raisins and walnuts. Pour into prepared pan.

2. Bake 55 minutes or until sides of cake are browned and pulled away from pan. Cool in pan 20 minutes. Invert onto wire rack; cool completely.

3. For the Caramel Glaze, mix brown sugar, butter, cream and salt in medium saucepan. Bring to boil, stirring constantly. Cool slightly. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; mix with wire whisk until well blended. Spoon over cake. Garnish with crystallized ginger, if desired.