Scottish cakes, a delectable delight hailing from the land of rolling hills and ancient castles, are a true testament to the country's rich culinary heritage. These delectable treats, often referred to as "Scotch cakes" or "oat cakes," hold a special place in the hearts of locals and food enthusiasts alike. With their distinctive flavors and textures, Scottish cakes have become an integral part of the nation's teatime traditions and celebratory gatherings.
The article presents a curated collection of three distinct Scottish cake recipes, each offering a unique taste experience. The first recipe, titled "Traditional Scottish Shortbread," introduces the classic butter-rich shortbread cookies, renowned for their crumbly texture and delicate sweetness. The second recipe, "Scottish Tablet," takes you on a journey through time with its age-old recipe, resulting in a smooth and chewy confection that is sure to satisfy your cravings. Last but not least, the "Scottish Oatcakes" recipe showcases the goodness of oats, creating thin and crispy cakes that are perfect for a wholesome breakfast or a guilt-free snack.
ULTIMATE BUTTERSCOTCH CAKE
This Butterscotch Cake is a moist, from-scratch brown sugar cake topped with butterscotch buttercream made with melted butterscotch chips! The cake is covered in even more butterscotch chips!
Provided by Life, Love and Sugar
Categories Dessert
Time 1h55m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Prepare three 8 inch cake pans with parchment paper circles in the bottom and grease the sides. Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C). 2
- . Combine the flour, pudding mix, baking powder and salt in a medium sized bowl and set aside.
- . Add the butter, brown sugar and vegetable oil to a large mixer bowl and beat together until light in color and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Do not skimp on the creaming time.
- . Add the eggs and vanilla extract and mix until completely combined and smooth. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to be sure all ingredients are well incorporated.
- . Add half of the dry ingredients to the batter and mix until mostly combined.
- . Add the milk and mix until well combined. The batter will look a little curdled, but that's ok. 7.
- Add the remaining dry ingredients and mix until well combined and smooth. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to be sure all ingredients are well incorporated. Do not over mix the batter. 8.
- Divide the batter evenly between the cakes pans and bake for 22-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few crumbs. 9.
- Remove the cakes from the oven and allow to cool for about 2-3 minutes, then remove to cooling racks to cool completely. 10
- To make the butterscotch frosting, add the butter to a large mixer bowl and beat until smooth. 11
- Slowly add the melted butterscotch chips and mix until well combined. 12
- Add about half of the powdered sugar, the salt and half of the milk or cream and mix until well combined. 13
- Add the remaining powdered sugar and mix until smooth. 14
- Add the remaining milk or cream as needed to get the right consistency of frosting. Set frosting aside. 15
- To put the cake together, use a large serrated knife to remove the domes from the top of the cakes so that they're flat, if needed. The cakes should be pretty flat already. Place the first cake on a serving plate or a cardboard cake round. 16.
- pread about 1 cup of frosting into an even layer on top of the cake. 17.
- dd the second layer of cake on top of the frosting. 18.
- dd another cup of frosting on top of the cake and spread into an even layer. 19.
- op the cake with the remaining layer and frost the outside of the cake. Refer to my tutorial for frosting a smooth cake, if needed. 20.
- ress butterscotch chips into the sides of the cake immediately after frosting it. 21.
- se the remaining frosting to pipe shells around the border of the cake. 22.
- tore cake in an airtight carrier. Cake is best when eaten within 3-4 days.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Slice, Calories 806 calories, Sugar 99 g, Sodium 461.9 mg, Fat 33.3 g, SaturatedFat 20.6 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 123.3 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 6.9 g, Cholesterol 132 mg
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.
OLD-FASHIONED BUTTERSCOTCH CAKE
Provided by Food Network
Time 1h50m
Yield 1 (9-inch) 3-layer cake; 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- For the cake: Separate the eggs. Place the egg whites in a medium bowl and yolks in a small bowl. Let stand at room temperature, about 20 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line the bottom of 3 (9-inch) round cake pans with parchment paper. Spray with nonstick baking spray. Set aside.
- Sift together the sifted flour, baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Add the brown sugar. If there are any large clumps of brown sugar, break them up with a spoon. Stir, then set aside.
- Whip the egg whites to soft peaks with an electric mixer. With the mixer running, slowly add 1/4 cup sugar and continue to whip to stiff peaks. Add the egg yolks, half-and-half, oil, and vanilla to the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Fold the whipped egg whites into the cake batter a third at a time. Divide the batter among the prepared cake pans and bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cakes comes out clean. Let cool.
- For the frosting: Place 4 tablespoons of water in a small bowl or ramekin. Sprinkle the gelatin powder over the top, making sure the gelatin is moistened. Let stand 5 minutes to bloom.
- In the meantime, place the brown sugar, half-n-half, and 1/2 cup water in a medium saucepan. Stir. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Turn heat to low and add the bloomed gelatin. Stir. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, until the gelatin has dissolved. Remove from heat to cool to room temperature.
- Whip the butter in a standing mixer until fluffy. Add the cooled gelatin mixture. Whip until thickened to a creamy frosting. This will look like a curdled hot mess but keep whipping and in 10 to 15 minutes it will become a beautiful buttercream. Mix in the vanilla.
- For the butterscotch sauce:
- Melt the butter in a 2-quart saucepan over low to medium heat. Add the brown sugar, lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is melted and mixture is bubbling, about 5 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the heat and add the heavy cream. The mixture will bubble. Whisk until incorporated. Return the pan to low heat and cook for 10 minutes without stirring, until slightly thickened. Remove pan from the heat and add the vanilla. Stir. Let cool to room temperature. Sauce will thicken as it cools.
- Fill and frost the cooled cakes, drizzling the butterscotch sauce between the cake layers and on top of the frosting, and on top of cake.
SCOTCH CHOCOLATE CAKE
This cake is SOOOOOO GOOOOOD!! It smells wonderful while baking and the cinnamon in the batter gives it an extra special taste. Not sure of prep time and baking time depends on the oven.
Provided by Anita Harris
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- For cake: Sift together the flour and sugar into a large bowl.
- Combine the butter, cocoa and water in a saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the cocoa and melt the butter.
- Add cocoa mixture to the flour mixture and mix well with a wooden spoon.
- In a bowl combine the buttermilk, cinnamon, baking soda, eggs and vanilla; mixing well.
- Add buttermilk mixture to the flour/cocoa mixture.
- Beat until well blended (batter will be thin).
- Pour into a greased and floured 13x9 baking pan and bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 30 minutes or until cake tests done with a toothpick inserted in the center (if done the toothpick will come out clean).
- Spread icing over hot cake in pan.
- For icing: Combine the butter, cocoa and milk in a saucepan and bring to a boil; stirring until butter is melted and cocoa is dissolved.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and powdered sugar mixing well then add pecans and mix.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 636.4, Fat 31.7, SaturatedFat 15.8, Cholesterol 115.4, Sodium 301.5, Carbohydrate 85, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 65.2, Protein 6.1
SCOTCH CAKES
This recipe was handed down from my mother's side of the family. I'm not sure how many generations, I just know it has been in the family for many, many years. It may be a variation of a Mexican Wedding Cake, but I am hard put to explain the corn starch in the recipe. I make both at Christmas time, but my kids beg for the "Scotch...
Provided by Paula Sorensen
Categories Cakes
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Cream butter (or margarine) with confectioner's sugar. I have tried it with both, and like them either way. Some purists may prefer the butter; this is really your choice) Do not over cream, as the cookies tend to get a little sticky and are harder to roll into balls. You can add the salt and vanilla at this point.
- 2. Slowly add the dry ingredients by the spoonful, (I use a heaping tablespoon) again careful not to over beat. ( I have tried to avoid over beating using my Kitchen-aid, to no avail, so now I use my hand mixer with better results.
- 3. Using a rounded teaspoonful, (about walnut size) roll between your palms and flatten slightly and place on ungreased baking sheet about an inch apart. (All that butter makes it unnecessary to grease the pan)
- 4. Bake at 400 degrees for 8 minutes. I kind of check them, if the edges are light caramel color, they are usually ready.
- 5. Let cool and frost with a buttercream white icing. I usually just make icing using 1-2 tablespoons soft butter or margarine, 2 cups or so of confectioner's sugar and milk to make it the right consistency for spreading. I have also used a little of the liquid from a bottle of maraschino cherries to lightly color them. But I prefer the white frosting. Then top the cookie with 1/3 to 1/2 of a maraschino cherry, cut from the stem hole. If I can find green cherries, i cut a couple of slivers to add to the edges of the red ones to make them look like a big holly.
SCOTCH PANCAKES
Our simple Scotch pancakes make a quick and easy breakfast that the whole family will love. Serve with butter and maple syrup for the perfect brunch treat
Provided by Member recipe by squiralsquasmosis
Categories Breakfast, Brunch
Time 25m
Yield Makes 10
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Add the dry ingredients to a mixing bowl. Beat the egg and milk into the mixture with a handheld or electric whisk. Heat a non-stick frying pan over a medium heat and add some oil.
- Spoon in a small ladleful of batter to make a pancake about 10cm across. Fry for about 1 min until the edges of the pancake are firm and bubbles have started to appear on the surface. Turn over and fry for another 30 secs till golden on both sides. Serve with your favourite toppings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Fat 3 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 19 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium
SCOTCH PANCAKES
Simple no-fuss pancake recipe. The cream of tartar makes the pancakes fluffy and not flat. Add a dash of vanilla for a sweeter flavor. Serve with butter, jam, and cream.
Provided by Anonymous
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Pancake Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix together flour, sugar, cream of tartar, and baking soda in a medium bowl. Add milk and eggs; stir until batter is the consistency of thick cream.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Drop batter by spoonfuls into the hot skillet and cook until bubbles form and the edges are dry, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip and cook until browned on the other side, 2 to 3 minutes. Repeat with remaining batter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.3 calories, Carbohydrate 12.8 g, Cholesterol 28.1 mg, Fat 1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 67.2 mg, Sugar 4.7 g
CHOCOLATE WHISKEY CAKE
This recipe came to The Times from Marti Buckley Kilpatrick, who adapted it from Dol Miles, the pastry chef at Frank Stitt's Bottega restaurant in Birmingham, Ala. Ms. Kilpatrick describes the cake as an ugly frog of a confection, but promises that anyone willing to bet a kiss on its excellence would be amply rewarded. The interplay of coffee, black pepper and cloves is subtle but powerful, and results in a deeply flavored, moist confection that comes together quickly. It's just delicious.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories cakes, dessert
Time 1h25m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oven to 325 degrees. Butter a 10-inch springform pan. Dust with 2 tablespoons cocoa powder.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, warm coffee, Irish whiskey, 12 tablespoons butter and remaining cocoa powder, whisking occasionally, until butter is melted. Whisk in sugars until dissolved. Remove from heat and cool completely.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, pepper and cloves. In another bowl, whisk together eggs and vanilla. Slowly whisk egg mixture into chocolate mixture. Add dry ingredients and whisk to combine. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into prepared pan. Transfer to oven and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean, 55 to 65 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack, then remove sides of pan. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 498, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 69 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 383 milligrams, Sugar 44 grams, TransFat 1 gram
SCOTTISH OATCAKES
These slightly sweet rounds are a cross between a cookie and a cracker. Eat them plain or with jam for breakfast, or top them with cheese for a snack.
Provided by Grace Gordon
Categories Bread Milk/Cream Breakfast Bake Oat Bon Appétit California Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes about 18
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 2 heavy large baking sheets. Place oats in large bowl. Sift flour, sugar, baking soda and salt into same bowl. Using fingertips, rub in shortening until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add buttermilk; stir until dough forms. Transfer dough to floured surface. Roll out dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Using 2 1/2-inch round cookie cutter, cut out rounds. Arrange on prepared sheets, spacing apart. Gather scraps, reroll and cut out additional rounds.
- Bake oatcakes until edges are pale golden, about 12 minutes. Transfer baking sheets to racks and cool 5 minutes. Transfer cakes to racks; cool completely. (Can be prepared 3 days ahead. Store in airtight container at room temperature.)
BUTTERSCOTCH CAKE
I get lots of compliments and recipe requests whenever I make this eye-catching cake. The filling is similar to German chocolate cake. -Judy Lamon, Louisville, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. Line 2 greased 9-in. round baking pans with waxed paper; set aside. In a microwave, melt butterscotch chips with 1/4 cup water at 70% power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Cool to room temperature., In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in butterscotch mixture. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk just until combined., Pour into prepared pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a large saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in evaporated milk and water until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolk; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. , Remove from the heat. Gently stir in chips and butter. Stir in pecans and coconut. Cool to room temperature without stirring., Place 1 cake layer on a serving plate; spread with half of the filling. Top with second layer and remaining filling. Frost sides with buttercream frosting. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 765 calories, Fat 36g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 422mg sodium, Carbohydrate 103g carbohydrate (79g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
Tips:
- Use unsalted butter to control the amount of salt in the recipe.
- Soften the butter to room temperature before using to ensure it mixes well with the other ingredients.
- Chill the dough before rolling and cutting to prevent the butter from melting and making the dough sticky.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the dough to ensure clean edges and prevent the dough from tearing.
- Bake the cakes in a preheated oven to ensure even cooking.
- Allow the cakes to cool completely before icing or decorating to prevent the icing from melting.
Conclusion:
Scotch cakes are a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed on any occasion. With a variety of flavor variations and decorating options, there is sure to be a scotch cake recipe that everyone will love. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a beginner, these recipes provide step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure success. So preheat your oven, gather your ingredients, and get ready to indulge in the delightful world of scotch cakes!
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