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Helen Goh’s recipe for ricotta, rum and raisin cake

Gently scented with orange and vanilla, lightened by ricotta, and studded with rum-soaked raisins

Helen Goh’s recipe for ricotta, rum and raisin cake

TL;DR

  • The cake is gently scented with orange and vanilla.
  • Ricotta lightens the cake's texture.
  • Rum-soaked raisins provide bursts of sweetness.
  • Raisins can be soaked overnight or quickly microwaved.
  • An optional chocolate glaze or icing sugar can be used.
  • The recipe includes ingredients and steps for both the cake and optional glaze.
  • It serves 8-10 people and takes about 1 hour to cook, plus cooling time.