Fruit Cake Recipe
for
Dundee Cake

This traditional fruit cake recipe became popular at the end of the 19th century. Dundee cake is a classic Scottish confection which is perfect for afternoon tea and would also make an excellent alternative to Christmas cake if you prefer a lighter, more crumbly texture.

I find that this cake tastes all the better if made a few days before eating.

Dundee Cake
....a classic fruit cake recipe!

5oz (150g) butter, at room temperature
5oz (150g) caster sugar
3 large eggs, beaten
8oz (225g) plain flour, sifted together with 1/2 teaspoon ground mixed spice
1 level teaspoon baking powder
milk, if necessary
6oz (175g) currants
6oz (175g) sultanas
2oz glacé cherries cut into halves
2oz (50g) whole candied peel, finely chopped
2 level tablespoons ground almonds
finely grated zest of 1 small orange
finely grated zest of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons whisky (optional)
2oz (50g) whole blanched almonds

METHOD

• Preheat the oven to 325F/170C/gas mark 3.
  

• Grease and line a 7-8 inch (18-20cm) round tin with silicone paper (baking parchment).
  

• Beat together the butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
  

• Add the beaten eggs, a little at a time beating between each addition until the mix is smooth and creamy.
  

• Using a large tablespoon, carefully fold in the flour, mixed spice and baking powder.
  

• Then fold in the currants, sultanas, cherries, mixed peel, orange & lemon zests and the whisky. You should now have a soft dropping consistency - if necessary, add a dessertspoon of milk.
  

• Spoon the mixture into the prepared cake tin and smooth the surface with the back of the spoon.
  

• Gently arrange the almonds in circles on the top of the cake being careful not to press them too firmly otherwise they may sink during baking.
  

• Place the cake in the center of the oven and bake for 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until the center is firm and springy. Remove from the oven and leave to cool in the tin.
  

• One completely cool, store in an airtight container.

This delicious fruit cake recipe is perfect as part of the menu for an afternoon tea party. You may also like to check out my recipes for mini chocolate eclairs and Victoria sponge sandwich and Madeira cake.

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