WASHINGTON CAKE
Mary Simpson, a slave of George Washington set free, remained so devoted to Washington that she would prepare this cake and sell it at her bake shop every year on Washington's birthday. Recipe from- Tori Avey
Provided by Annelise Friedman
Categories Sweet Breads
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Grease a 9- by 5-inch loaf pan, 9-inch springform pan, 9-inch (9-cup) tube or Bundt pan, or four 5- by 3-inch (2-cup) loaf pans, line the bottom and sides with parchment paper, and grease again.
- 2. Sift together the flour, baking powder, spices, and salt.
- 3. In a large bowl, beat the butter on low speed until smooth, about 2 minutes. Increase the speed to medium, gradually add the sugar, and beat until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Gradually add the eggs, beating well after each addition. Total time for beating in the eggs is about 4 minutes. Add the cream, brandy, and vanilla.
- 4. In 3 additions, fold in the flour mixture. Stir in the raisins and currants.
- 5. Pour into the prepared pan, smoothing the top. Bake until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean, about 1¼ hours for a large loaf pan or springform pan; 1 hour and 5 minutes for a tube pan; or 40 minutes for the small loaf pans.
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Cheche Canoy
[email protected]This cake is a classic for a reason. It's always a crowd-pleaser. The chocolate, coconut, and nuts are a perfect combination. I love that it's not too sweet, either.
Hadi Khan
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect cake for any chocolate lover. The frosting is also to die for.
Amiru Ismail
[email protected]This cake is perfect for a potluck or a bake sale. It's easy to make and it always turns out great. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Abdul Waheed Chaudhary Abdul Waheed Chaudhary
[email protected]This cake is a bit dense for my taste, but it's still a good cake. The chocolate flavor is rich and decadent. I would recommend using a lighter frosting.
Rwasa Lillian
[email protected]I love that this cake is not too sweet. It's the perfect balance of chocolate, coconut, and nuts. I would definitely make this cake again.
Megan Carleton
[email protected]This cake is a great make-ahead dessert. I made it the day before my party and it was still moist and delicious the next day.
Dale Winston
[email protected]This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still a good cake. The chocolate flavor is rich and decadent. I would recommend using a less sweet frosting.
RS Rubel Hossain
[email protected]I made this cake for my friend's birthday and she loved it! She said it was the best chocolate cake she's ever had. I'll definitely be making this cake again.
Lily Charlie
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious, moist cake that's perfect for any occasion.
Khaleda Mithun
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I loved this cake. The coconut flavor is subtle and it's perfectly balanced by the chocolate and nuts. The cake is also very moist and flavorful.
Hunter Polanco
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can use ingredients that I usually have on hand. It's a great last-minute dessert.
Janet Yankson
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect cake for any occasion. It's moist, flavorful, and the frosting is to die for.
James Caleb
[email protected]This cake is a classic for a reason. It's always a crowd-pleaser. The chocolate, coconut, and nuts are a perfect combination. I love that it's not too sweet, either.
Samara Deabreu
[email protected]I'm not much of a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out amazing! It was so moist and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
Roberto Santana
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my potluck! Everyone raved about how moist and delicious it was. The frosting was also a big hit. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Jonna Wilhelm
[email protected]I made this cake for my family and they loved it! It was the perfect dessert for a special occasion. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was smooth and creamy. I would highly recommend this recipe.
Irene Mabe Lah
[email protected]This Washington Cake was an absolute delight! The combination of chocolate, coconut, and nuts was heavenly. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I'll definitely be making this again for special occasions.