Description
A delightful and traditional Dundee Cake recipe that combines rich flavors and a variety of dried fruits and nuts.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup mixed dried fruit (such as raisins, currants, and sultanas)
- 1/2 cup chopped almonds
- 1/2 cup candied orange peel, chopped
- 1/2 cup glacé cherries, halved
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually add the milk, mixing until combined.
- Slowly fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in the mixed dried fruit, chopped almonds, candied orange peel, and glacé cherries until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Sprinkle the slivered almonds on top of the batter for decoration.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider soaking the dried fruit in a splash of whiskey or rum for a few hours before adding it to the batter.
- You can substitute the mixed dried fruit with your favorite dried fruits, such as apricots or cranberries, for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Scottish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg