CALEDONIAN WEDDING CAKE

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Make and share this Caledonian Wedding Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Vnut-Beyond Redempt

Categories     Dessert

Time 10h30m

Yield 1 very large wedding cake

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 lbs raisins
4 lbs currants
4 lbs figs
1/2 lb sweet almonds, blanche & chop
1 lb candied peel
4 lbs brown sugar
4 lbs flour, baked brown
4 lbs butter, beaten to a cream
16 ounces sherry wine
16 ounces brandy
32 eggs, beaten seperately
2 pieces grated nutmeg
cinnamon
essence of ratafia
lemon essence
1 teaspoon baking soda, in whites of eggs
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Bake 10 hours in a slow oven.
  • One-quarter of this makes a nice large cake; full quantities, 4 stories high.

Asad Meeran
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This cake was very dense and heavy, and the frosting was too sweet. I won't be making this cake again.


chopi time
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This cake was absolutely delicious! The combination of the moist cake and the tangy frosting was perfect. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a special cake.


Rabiul Alam
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The cake was a bit dry, but the frosting was delicious. I think I would add more moisture to the cake next time.


rita lama
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This cake was very easy to make, and it turned out beautifully. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a simple yet elegant cake.


Christiana Stinson
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less sugar in the frosting next time.


Al Ansari
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This cake was amazing! It was so moist and flavorful, and the frosting was perfect. I will definitely be making this cake again for future special occasions.


mary trigg
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I was a bit disappointed with this cake. It was very dense and heavy, and the frosting was too sweet. I won't be making this cake again.


Waheed Ostad
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This cake was very easy to make, and it turned out beautifully. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a simple yet elegant cake.


Khalifa A.k.A
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The cake was a bit dry, but the frosting was delicious. I think I would add more moisture to the cake next time.


mirad Khan
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less sugar in the frosting next time.


ARIYAN AHMED ADI
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he had ever had. Thanks for sharing this recipe!


Indonesia Gmae
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This cake was absolutely delicious! The combination of the moist cake and the tangy frosting was perfect. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a special cake.


Namukose Sarah
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I've made this cake several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great recipe for a special occasion, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Samantha Walker
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This Caledonian wedding cake was a hit at my daughter's wedding! It was so moist and flavorful, and the frosting was divine. I will definitely be making this cake again for future special occasions.


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