Irish Kerry Cake (Zwt3)

The Irish Kerry Cake is a traditional cake from County Kerry, Ireland. It is often served during festive occasions and celebrations.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Irish Kerry Cake (Zwt3)

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Irish Courses: Anytime, Baked Goods, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Butter
• 200 gram Sugar
• 4 unit Eggs
• 200 gram Self-raising flour
• 50 gram Ground almonds
• 50 gram Raisins
• 50 gram Mixed peel
• 50 gram Candied cherries
• 1 teaspoon Almond extract
• 1 cup Milk

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a round cake tin.
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, ensuring each is fully incorporated.
4. Sift in the self-raising flour and fold gently into the mixture.
5. Stir in the ground almonds, raisins, mixed peel, candied cherries, almond extract, and milk.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin and smooth the top.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the tin for 10 minutes.
9. Transfer the cake to a wire rack and let it rest for 30 minutes before serving.
10. Slice and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 25g

Protein 4g8%

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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.