Pecan, Cinnamon and Raisin Umm Ali

Prep Time : 30 Minutes
Total Time : 2 Hours 35 Minutes
Servings : 10

The soft gooey bottom of this dish is hidden underneath an gorgeously crisp and golden topping with chewy raisins and crunchy pecan nuts.


Ingredients

Umm Ali
  • Small check mark in a circle icon 1 box (500g) Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ Vanilla Cake Mix
  • Small check mark in a circle icon 80ml vegetable oil
  • Small check mark in a circle icon 230ml water
  • Small check mark in a circle icon 2 medium eggs
  • Small check mark in a circle icon 150g pecans, chopped
  • Small check mark in a circle icon 100g raisins
  • Small check mark in a circle icon 1 can (397g) sweetened condensed milk
  • Small check mark in a circle icon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Small check mark in a circle icon 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • Small check mark in a circle icon 400ml water
  • Small check mark in a circle icon 1 sachet (35g) Betty Crocker™ Whipping Cream Mix
  • Small check mark in a circle icon 115ml cold milk
  • Small check mark in a circle icon 1/2 teaspoon powdered sugar
Garnish
  • Small check mark in a circle icon 15g pistachios, chopped
Utensils
  • Small check mark in a circle icon 23cm round loose-based cake pan or spring form pan at least 7cm deep
  • Small check mark in a circle icon Large bowl
  • Small check mark in a circle icon Spoons
  • Small check mark in a circle icon Toothpick
  • Small check mark in a circle icon Cooling rack
  • Small check mark in a circle icon Small pan
  • Small check mark in a circle icon Medium bowl

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 180ºC. Grease 23cm round loose-based cake pan or spring form pan at least 7cm deep with butter; sprinkle lightly with flour.
  2. Beat cake mix, oil, water and eggs in a large bowl with electric mixer on low speed until moistened. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Pour into cake pan.
  3. Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Run knife around sides of pan to loosen cake; remove from the pan to cooling rack. Cool completely.
  4. Place sweetened condensed milk, vanilla, cinnamon and water in medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer. Cook over low heat 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
  5. Beat whipping cream mix and cold milk in medium bowl as directed on package.
  6. Break the cake into pieces and place into a buttered 2 liter baking dish. Sprinkle with the pecans and raisins. Pour the cinnamon mixture over the cake. Spread whipping cream evenly over top.
  7. Bake 12 to 15 minutes, uncovered, or until the cream begins to turn golden brown. Serve warm, dusted with powdered sugar.

Betty's Tips

  • Use whatever combination of nuts and fruits you prefer.
  • Serve topped with additional whipped cream and fresh fruit of your choice.