Irish Kerry Cake Zwt3
Transport your taste buds to the lush landscapes of Ireland with this traditional Irish Kerry Cake, a delightful teatime treat bursting with warm, spiced flavors. Perfectly moist and delicately sweet, this cake is studded with golden sultanas, tart currants, and fragrant mixed peel, all infused with the comforting aroma of cinnamon and nutmeg. The rich, buttery base is complemented by a tender crumb, thanks to the careful layering of wet and dry ingredients and the added hint of vanilla for depth. A light dusting of powdered sugar finishes this charming bake, making it the ideal centerpiece for any gathering or a cozy moment with a cup of tea. With just 20 minutes of preparation and an hour in the oven, you’ll be serving up a classic slice of Irish tradition in no time! Keywords: Irish Kerry Cake, traditional Irish dessert, spiced fruit cake, teatime treat, easy cake recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 225 grams All-purpose flour
- 115 grams Butter
- 115 grams Granulated sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 60 milliliters Milk
- 115 grams Sultanas (golden raisins)
- 75 grams Currants
- 40 grams Mixed peel
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 20 cm (8-inch) round cake tin. Line the bottom with parchment paper for easy release.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.
Using a hand or stand mixer, cream the butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Mix in the vanilla extract.
Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture in two batches, alternating with the milk to create a smooth batter.
Toss the sultanas, currants, and mixed peel in a small tablespoon of flour to prevent them from sinking. Fold the fruit into the batter evenly.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 55-60 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Dust the top with powdered sugar before serving. Slice and enjoy your Irish Kerry Cake with a cup of tea!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2183 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.3 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 378 mg | 126% | |
| Sodium | 1849 mg | 80% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 484.3 g | 176% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.8 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 270.0 g | ||
| Protein | 44.6 g | 89% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 332 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 16.2 mg | 90% | |
| Potassium | 1992 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
