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Ireland · Dessert

Irish Fruit Cake

Serves 6 · 120 minutes

This is a variation of fruit cake that originated in Ireland.

Suits: Vegetarian, Pescatarian. Allergens named in the ingredients: Gluten, Eggs, Milk. Flags come from what shops, restaurants and cooks list and from the ingredient names. Always check the label. This is not medical advice.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb cake flour
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • 3 eggs
  • 4 oz sultanas or golden raisins
  • 6 oz white granulated sugar
  • 6 oz butter
  • 2 oz citrus peel
  • 2 oz dried cherries

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Sift together flour, salt and baking powder.
  3. Cream together butter and sugar; this may take 5–10 minutes.
  4. Beat in eggs individually, incorporating each fully before adding the next.
  5. Fold in fruits then the dry mixture.
  6. Transfer batter to a greased and parchment-lined 8-inch cake pan.
  7. Bake on the center rack for 75–90 minutes. Check for doneness after 60 minutes.
  8. Let cake cool to room temperature in pan.
  9. Remove to a wire tray, cover with towel, and allow to sit until completely cool.