Best 5 Scotch Cake Recipes
Indulge in the Scottish tradition of baking with our curated collection of Scotch cake recipes. These delectable cakes, also known as "Dundee cakes," are a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring a rich, moist crumb studded with juicy raisins, currants, and a hint of citrus zest. Our recipes range from the classic Scotch cake, perfected over generations, to unique variations that add a modern twist to this timeless treat. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice looking to impress, our detailed instructions and expert tips will guide you in creating an unforgettable Scotch cake that will become a staple in your baking repertoire. Dive into the world of Scottish baking and let the sweet aromas of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger waft through your kitchen as you embark on this culinary journey.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
CHOCO-SCOTCH MARBLE CAKE
This recipe was given to me many years ago by a friend. Teaming chocolate with butterscotch for a marble cake makes it more flavorful and colorful than the usual chocolate-vanilla combination. This rich family favorite is very moist and keeps well. -Pam Giammattei, Valatie, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, sour cream and oil; beat on low speed for 30 second. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Divide batter in half; stir butterscotch chips into half and chocolate into the other half. , Spoon half of the butterscotch batter in a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan; top with half of the chocolate batter. Repeat layers. Cut through batter with a knife to swirl., Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., For frosting, in a small bowl, combine butterscotch chips and chocolate. Beat in enough cream until the frosting is smooth and reaches desired spreading consistency. Spread over top of cake. Sprinkle with pecans.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 439 calories, Fat 23g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 347mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
CHOCOLATE SCOTCH WHISKEY CAKE
Made with German's sweet chocolate, raisins, whiskey and almonds. Best if made a day in advance, and it gets better the longer it sits.
Provided by MARBALET
Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Liqueur Dessert Recipes
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). In a small bowl, combine raisins and scotch whiskey and set aside. Cut a round of parchment paper the size of the bottom of the cake pan. Butter the sides of the pan and one side of the paper. Then lay the paper, butter side up, in the pan and dust thoroughly with flour.
- Place 7 ounces chocolate in the top of a double boiler with 3 tablespoons of water. Stir until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup butter in small pieces. In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks with the sugar until the mixture is a pale creamy yellow. Combine with the chocolate mixture. In a small bowl, combine the flour and the ground almonds and add to the batter. Stir in the raisins and whiskey.
- In a clean large bowl, whip the egg whites with a pinch of salt until they are stiff but not dry. Stir a third of the egg whites into the chocolate mixture to lighten it, then fold all back into the remaining egg whites. Pour the cake mixture into the pan.
- Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 20 minutes. The outside should be firm, but the center should remain moist. Let the cake sit for 10 minutes in the pan, then unmold it on a cake rack and let it cool for a few hours or overnight. Peel off the paper before icing it.
- To make the frosting: Melt 3 ounces chocolate in the top of a double boiler. Stir in the confectioners sugar and then 3 tablespoons butter a little at a time. Blend well and spread immediately on the cake. Allow icing to set for about half an hour before serving the cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 calories, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 79.2 mg, Fat 24.5 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 12.1 g, Sodium 95 mg, Sugar 27.4 g
CARAMEL-SCOTCH CREAM CHEESE COFFEE CAKE
I came up with this cream cheese coffee cake recipe so I could make a delicious brunch treat using convenience pastry for the base. Serving it when it's cold means that all the cozy filling stays with each slice. -Sherry Little, Sherwood, Arkansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. Unroll crescent dough into long rectangle; place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Press perforations to seal. Spread cream cheese down center third of rectangle. Drizzle with ice cream topping; sprinkle with pecans. Combine brown sugar and flour; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle half the mixture over pecans., On each long side of dough, cut 8 strips at an angle, about 2 in. into the center. Fold 1 strip from each side over filling and pinch ends together; repeat. Brush with beaten egg. Sprinkle with remaining brown sugar mixture., Bake until deep golden brown, 18-22 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Refrigerate until cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 calories, Fat 19g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 472mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
SCOTCH CAKE
Recipe from our late grandmother from Bangs, TX.
Provided by RC :)
Categories Cakes
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- 1. Sift flour and sugar in a large bowl.
- 2. In a saucepan, bring margarine, shortening, water, and cocoa to a good boil.
- 3. Pour over flour and sugar mixture.
- 4. Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
- 5. Pour into a greased 13x9 pan.
- 6. Bake in pre-heated oven at 350 degrees for 40-50 minutes or until cake tests done.
- 7. Start making icing about 5 minutes before cake is done baking.
- 8. Bring margarine, cocoa, and milk to a boil in a medium saucepan.
- 9. Remove from heat and beat in remaining ingredients.
- 10. Pour icing over hot cake.
SCOTCH CAKE COOKIES
These cookies are wonderful to have on the full moon. Try serving them with butter.
Provided by ShadowSpirit
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European UK and Ireland Scottish
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (212 degrees C). Grease a cookie sheet.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the oat flour, bran, salt, baking powder, cream of tartar, cinnamon and sugar. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the egg, milk and vanilla until mixture is well blended.
- Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, cookies should be lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 46 calories, Carbohydrate 4.7 g, Cholesterol 13.6 mg, Fat 2.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 55.1 mg, Sugar 1.5 g
Tips:
- Use a food processor to combine the nuts, oats, and butter.
- Be sure to press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan.
- Use fresh, ripe fruit in the filling.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.
- If you want to make a gluten-free version of this cake, use gluten-free flour.
Conclusion:
This scotch cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is sure to please everyone. With its rich, buttery flavor, nutty oat crust, and sweet fruit filling, this cake is perfect for any occasion. Whether you are serving it for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, this scotch cake is sure to be a hit.
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