Buttery-Orange Raisin Cake

Description
Similar to tangy fruitcake, this fruit-based dessert is made from real fruit juice, raisins, orange zest, and vinegar.

Ingredients

 * 4 cups flour
 * 2 tsp. baking powder
 * ½ tsp. salt
 * 2 tsp. baking soda
 * juice from 2 oranges
 * ¾ tsp. almond extract
 * 2 ½ cups sugar
 * 2 cups raisins
 * orange zest from 2 oranges
 * 1 cup butter
 * 1 ½ cup milk
 * 2 tbsp. vinegar
 * 4 eggs

Directions

 * 1) Sift together first 4 ingredients.
 * 2) Combine ½ cup orange juice and ½ cup sugar until sugar is dissolved. Add almond extract and refrigerate.
 * 3) Grind reserved orange rind and add to raisins. Combine together milk and vinegar.
 * 4) Cream the butter and remaining sugar.
 * 5) Add eggs one at a time.
 * 6) Add the dry ingredients gradually and mix well.
 * 7) Pour into the pan.
 * 8) Bake 60 to 70 minutes.
 * 9) Remove from oven and spoon reserved orange juice mixture over the top and between cake and sides of pan.
 * 10) Return cake to the turned-off oven for 1 hour.