- 1 1/8 cups butter
- 1 1/3 cups white sugar
- 4 eggs
- 2 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 cups raisins
- 1/2 cup brandy
- Soak raisins in brandy for 1/2 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 10 inch, round pan.
- Cream butter with sugar. Add 4 eggs, lemon zest, flour, and baking powder. Mix well . Add brandy and raisins.
- Bake for about 50 minutes. Cut into wedges to serve.