-
Sprinkle 1 tbs flour over raisins in a bowl.
-
Toss to coat.
-
Sift remaining flour, baking soda, cloves and cinnamon.
-
Beat eggs and sugar in a bowl until fluffy.
-
Beat in sour cream and honey.
-
Add flour mixture and minx until blended.
-
Stir in raisins and orange rind.
-
Pour into greased an floured 10inch angel food cake pan.
-
Bake at 325 for 75 minutes until cake pulls away from sides and spring back when touched lightly.
-
Cool in pan on rack for 5 minutes.
-
Run knife around inner and outer edged of cake.
-
Turn onto wire rack to cool completely.
-
Store covered at room temperature overnight or for at least 8 hours before cutting.
-
Sprinkle top with powdered sugar and serve.
-
For a decorative touch place a large doily over top of cake then sprinkle the powdered sugar over that and then remove for a lacy effect.