DUNDEE CAKE

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This Dundee cake recipe uses candied fruit peel and candied cherries to make a delicious version of a Scottish Christmas favorite.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Holiday Cake Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup raisins
1 cup dried currants
⅓ cup diced candies mixed fruit peel
⅓ cup candied cherries, quartered
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
4 eggs
1 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 ounce ground almonds
½ cup whole almonds
1 tablespoon corn syrup

Steps:

  • Combine raisins, currants, mixed peel, cherries, and orange rind. Dredge with 1/3 cup flour.
  • Cream butter or margarine and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs 1 at a time until light. Combine 1 2/3 cups flour, baking powder, and ground almonds; fold into batter mixture. Mix in fruit. Spread in foil lined 8 x 3 inch round pan. If using a different size pan fill 3/4 full.
  • Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for about 1 1/2 hours, until an inserted wooden pick comes out clean. Remove cake from pan.
  • Toast almonds in 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Heat corn syrup, and brush over top surface of hot cake. Place almonds in whatever design you like. After cooling, cake will not be sticky.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456.1 calories, Carbohydrate 62.6 g, Cholesterol 102.7 mg, Fat 21.5 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.6 g, Sodium 178.7 mg, Sugar 34.8 g

Amir khan 5t3
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Overall, I thought this cake was delicious. I would definitely make it again.


Roberta Rouse
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious and impressive cake.


Richard Eubanks
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I found this cake to be a bit dry. I think I would add more moisture next time.


Bang Wyz
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still delicious.


Roshan Dunuweera
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the combination of fruits and nuts.


Anu Rai
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect cake for a coffee break or afternoon tea.


Reginal Johnson
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This cake is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests.


Jennifer Christensen
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I made this cake for a friend's birthday and she loved it! She said it was the best Dundee cake she'd ever had.


Penzo De Dj
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious and impressive cake.


mon maji
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This was my first time making Dundee cake and it turned out great! I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Jana Waleed
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This cake is delicious! I love the combination of fruits and nuts, and the cake is so moist and flavorful.


Anup Debnath
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I've been making this cake for years and it's always a favorite. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.


Sayed Qaiser
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This is my go-to recipe for Dundee cake. It's always a crowd-pleaser and it's so easy to make.


Fast 4k
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


someRandom Lung
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This cake was so easy to make and it turned out so well! I'm not a very experienced baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake was perfect.


home unicorn
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover fruits and nuts, and it's always moist and delicious.


Petrus Rony
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This Dundee cake was a delight! The combination of fruits and nuts was perfect, and the cake was moist and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


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