Dundee Cake

Dundee Cake is a traditional Scottish fruitcake that originated in the city of Dundee in the late 18th century. It is known for its rich, moist texture and the inclusion of almonds and candied fruit peel.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Dundee Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Scottish Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 50 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3840

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Butter
• 200 gram Caster sugar
• 4 unit Eggs
• 200 gram Plain flour
• 100 gram Ground almonds
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 100 gram Mixed peel
• 100 gram Raisins
• 100 gram Currants
• 100 gram Glacé cherries
• 1 teaspoon Almond extract
• 15 unit Blanched almonds

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 160°C (325°F/Gas 3). Grease and line the base of a 20 cm (8 inch) round cake tin with baking paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until well combined.
4. Sift in the flour and baking powder, then fold in the ground almonds.
5. Stir in the mixed peel, raisins, currants, glacé cherries, and almond extract.
6. Spoon the mixture into the prepared cake tin and smooth the surface.
7. Arrange the blanched almonds on top of the cake.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 42g15%

Sugars 25g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.