Dundee Cake
Dundee Cake is a traditional Scottish fruit cake made with dried currants, raisins, and mixed peel, flavored with warm spices and a little whisky. Its most recognizable feature is the pattern of whole blanched almonds pressed across the top before baking. Expect a slow bake of around 1 hour 45 minutes at a low oven temperature.
Equipment
- 9-inch springform cake pan
- Mixing Bowls
- Electric Mixer
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Oven
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs room temperature
- 2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup mixed dried fruits chopped
- 0.5 cup currants
- 0.5 cup almonds blanched
- 2 tablespoons orange zest freshly grated
- 2 tablespoons marmalade preferably orange
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Grease and line a 9-inch springform cake pan with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Incorporate Eggs: Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. The mixture should be smooth and well-integrated.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the flour and baking powder. Gradually fold this into the creamed mixture using a spatula.
- Add Fruits and Flavorings: Gently fold in the mixed dried fruits, currants, almonds, orange zest, and marmalade. Ensure they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Pour and Arrange: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Arrange extra blanched almonds in concentric circles over the top for decoration.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. The cake should have a golden-brown top with a firm texture.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve in slices, ideally with a warm cup of tea.
Notes
- For an added depth of flavor, consider soaking the dried fruits in a little whiskey or brandy overnight. This traditional method enriches the cake and adds a festive aroma.
Nutrition
Calories: 429kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 7gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 123mgSodium: 78mgPotassium: 156mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 767IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 71mgIron: 2mg
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