Scripture Cake
Discover the charming tradition behind Scripture Cake, a dessert rich in biblical references and historical intrigue. This dense, fruit-packed cake combines wholesome ingredients like raisins, honey, figs, and almonds, perfectly balanced with warm spices such as cinnamon, allspice, and cloves. With its buttery base and moist, tender crumb, this recipe offers a heartwarming blend of flavors reminiscent of old-world baking. Perfect for gatherings or as a thoughtful gift, Scripture Cake is baked in a bundt or tube pan and comes out beautifully golden and fragrant after 90 minutes in the oven. Serve this nostalgic treat with tea or coffee for a meaningful dessert that captures the essence of culinary history and faith-inspired cooking.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4.5 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter
- 2 cups sugar
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 0.5 cup honey
- 2 cups raisins
- 1 cup figs, chopped
- 1 cup almonds, chopped
- 2 teaspoons spices (cinnamon, allspice, cloves)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a large bundt or tube pan.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, and spices. Set aside.
In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
Add the honey to the wet mixture and mix well.
Alternately add the flour mixture and milk to the wet ingredients, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix just until combined.
Fold in the raisins, chopped figs, and almonds until evenly distributed.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 90 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cool, slice and serve. This cake pairs beautifully with a cup of tea or coffee.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
7885 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 281.7 g | 361% | |
| Saturated Fat | 119.8 g | 599% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1664 mg | 555% | |
| Sodium | 5058 mg | 220% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1237.7 g | 450% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 48.2 g | 172% | |
| Total Sugars | 749.5 g | ||
| Protein | 139.9 g | 280% | |
| Vitamin D | 9.7 mcg | 49% | |
| Calcium | 1206 mg | 93% | |
| Iron | 41.9 mg | 233% | |
| Potassium | 5045 mg | 107% | |
*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.
