DUNDEE CAKE

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Make and share this Dundee Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Evie3234

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h35m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
3 eggs
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 3/4 cups sultanas
1 cup raisins
1 cup glace cherries, halved
3/4 cup chopped mixed peel
3/4 cup blanched almond, chopped
1 grated lemon, rind of
2 tablespoons brandy
1 cup whole blanched almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325F degrees.
  • Grease a deep 8 inch round cake tine, line base and sides with greaseproof paper and then grease the paper.
  • Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Sift flour, baking powder and the spices together and fold into the creamed mixture alternately with the remaining ingredients, until evenly incorporated.
  • Spoon into prepared tin, smooth surface, making a small dip in the centre.
  • Decorate top of cake mixture by pressing almonds in decreasing circles over the entire surface.
  • Bake for 2-21/4, or until skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean.
  • Remove from oven, cool in tin for 30 minutes, and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • *Flavourwill improve if left in a cool place for up to 3 months.
  • Wrap in double layer of foil.

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