SCOTTISH WHISKY DUNDEE CAKE
Make and share this Scottish Whisky Dundee Cake recipe from Food.com.
Provided by GingerlyJ
Categories Dessert
Time P1DT2h
Yield 1 cake, 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Begin the night before by weighing the fruit and peel into a bowl and sprinkling it with the 3 tablespoons of whisky. Mix well, cover and leave overnight.
- Pre-heat the oven to gas mark 3, 325°F (170°C). Put the butter and sugar in a mixing bowl and beat with a wooden spoon until light and fluffy - or use an electric mixer for more speed. Whisk the eggs separately, then, a little at a time, beat them into the creamed butter and sugar. Next, using a large tablespoon, carefully fold in the sifted flour and baking powder. Your mixture needs to be of a soft, dropping consistency so, if it seems too dry, add a dessertspoon of milk.
- Now, carefully fold in the ground almonds and then the currants, sultanas, cherries, mixed peel and orange and lemon zest. Then spoon the mixture into the prepared cake tin, smoothing it out evenly with the back of the spoon. If you don't intend to ice the cake, arrange the whole blanched almonds in circles on top of the mixture, but do this carefully and lightly; if they are pressed in they will sink during the baking. Place the cake in the centre of the oven and bake for 2-2½ hours or until the centre is firm and springy to the touch.
- Let the cake cool in the tin for 30 minutes before taking it out to finish cooling on a wire rack. Then 'feed' it - make small holes in the top and base of the cake with a cocktail stick or small skewer, then spoon over a few teaspoons of malt whisky - wrap it in double silicone paper and store it in foil or an airtight container till needed. If you like you can feed it again before icing or eating.
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Sahidul Islam
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a classic Scottish dessert. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the whisky adds a lovely touch.
Tamong Lama
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of whisky, but I still enjoyed this cake. The flavor was subtle and not overpowering.
Mank
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he's ever had.
Kishmat Daka
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort.
Suprice Masia
[email protected]I've never made a Dundee cake before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great!
Tombra Kuete
[email protected]This is the best Dundee cake I've ever had! The whisky really makes it special.
Abdulhadi Abdulhadi
[email protected]I was a bit disappointed with this cake. It didn't have much flavor, and the texture was a bit dense.
tosha bullard
[email protected]I love the use of whisky in this cake. It gives it a really unique and delicious flavor.
Razz Himal
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Mehreen uzma
[email protected]The cake was a bit dry, but the flavor was good.
Sedick Williams
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great recipe to have on hand for special occasions.
Ovi M
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it, and I've already had several requests for the recipe.
Asim Pillay
[email protected]Absolutely delicious! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the whisky added a lovely depth of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.