The Winona Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Flavoring Ingredients
Topping Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
- 3
Mix Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, beat the eggs and then add the milk, melted unsalted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix well until smooth.
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients while stirring gently to combine. Be careful not to overmix.
- 5
Add Flavorings
Fold in the chopped nuts and dried cranberries or raisins into the batter.
Baking
- 6
Prepare the Baking Pan
Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan with butter or cooking spray.
- 7
Pour Batter
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.
- 8
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Glazing
- 9
Prepare the Glaze
In a small bowl, mix the powdered sugar with 2 tablespoons of milk until smooth. Adjust the consistency as needed.
- 10
Glaze the Cake
Once the cake has cooled, drizzle the glaze over the top and let it set for a few minutes before slicing.
