Torta Negra (Christmas Black Cake)

Ingredients

• 1 cup La Favorita Margarine
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup brandy or rum
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground cloves
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a cake pan.
2. In a large bowl, beat the La Favorita Margarine with the sugar until creamy.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. Stir the brandy or rum into the mixture and mix well.
5. In another bowl, sift the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until the batter is smooth.
7. Add the raisins and walnuts to the batter and fold in gently.
8. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the surface.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for about 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
10. Let the cake cool in the pan before turning it out.