Old Fashioned Harrison Cake
Discover the charm of tradition with this Old Fashioned Harrison Cake, a rich and flavorful dessert bursting with hearty ingredients and timeless comfort. This moist, spiced cake features the perfect blend of ground cinnamon and nutmeg, complemented by the natural sweetness of raisins, chopped dried apricots, and crunchy walnuts. With its tender crumb and touch of vanilla, every bite is a nostalgic treat reminiscent of home-baked goodness. Simple yet elegant, it's an excellent choice for family gatherings, holiday celebrations, or a cozy afternoon with a warm cup of tea. Ready in just two hours, this classic recipe delivers a satisfying dessert that's sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups brown sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
- 0.5 teaspoon nutmeg, ground
- 1 cup raisins
- 0.5 cup chopped dried apricots
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or bundt pan. Line the pan with parchment paper for easier removal.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy using an electric mixer.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Fold in the raisins, chopped dried apricots, and walnuts until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and level the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 85-90 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and serve as desired. This cake pairs wonderfully with a cup of tea or coffee. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5796 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 299.0 g | 383% | |
| Saturated Fat | 138.9 g | 694% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1283 mg | 428% | |
| Sodium | 2608 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 714.0 g | 260% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.7 g | 120% | |
| Total Sugars | 387.3 g | ||
| Protein | 100.4 g | 201% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.8 mcg | 34% | |
| Calcium | 945 mg | 73% | |
| Iron | 29.9 mg | 166% | |
| Potassium | 3987 mg | 85% | |
*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.
