Costa Rican Raisin Cake

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This cake is a specialty at cafe cartago, commerce city, colorado

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Steps

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Mix cornstarch and coffee in saucepan until smooth.

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Add 1 / 2 cup sugar and cook over low heat , stirring constantly until thickened.

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Add raisins and nuts and set aside while preparing batter.

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Beat butter until soft and fluffy.

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Add brown sugar and remaining white sugar and continue beating until thick and light in color.

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Add cream of tartar and baking soda together and add alternately with milk.

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Add vanilla and mix well.

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Pour 1 / 2 the batter into a buttered 8-inch square pan.

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Spread with raisin mixture and cover with remaining batter.

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Bake in preheated 350f oven for 40 minutes or until knife comes out clean.

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Cool and turn out of pan and cut into nine squares.

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Ingredients

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cornstarch, brewed coffee, granulated sugar, seedless raisin, nuts, butter, dark brown sugar, eggs, flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, milk, vanilla extract