on Dec 05, 2020 Think of a lighter, easier version of the Christmas Plum Cake… And make it Scottish. That’s the Dundee cake! It’s not something that you normally see at Indian bakeries unlike the more popular plum cake, but this cake with a weird name is equally yum and simpler to make! You can make it for Christmas or even enjoy it as a tea cake on a regular day.
The Dundee Flavours
To make a Dundee cake which is distinctly different from other fruit cakes, these ingredients are super important.
Milk powder which gives it a slight malty flavourOrange, in any form! Marmalade or jam, candied orange peel and even an orange glaze for that fragrant orange tasteWhiskey because what’s a Scottish cake without out some Scotch whiskyBlanched or sliced almonds for a white-on-brown decoration on top of the cake
How to make Dundee Cake
Soak the dried fruits and nuts in whiskey before you begin the cake prep – ideally overnight. You can soak it for longer if you wish to. You can use any whiskey you like or substitute it with orange juiceCream the butter and sugar – This is one of the first steps while making a Dundee cake and it’s so important. The butter needs to be room temperature so that you can cream it using a hand blender. The butter sugar mixture should be creamed till its light and fluffyIncorporate the eggs and orange marmalade and mix well till the eggs are well combined.Sift the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Sifting helps avoid any lumps in the batter. Add the soaked fruits and nuts and the batter is ready.To keep the fruits and nuts from sinking to the bottom of the cake we toss them in some reserved all purpose flour which ensures they are evenly distributed in the cakeThis is a thick batter, but it produces a really moist and fluffy cakeWe love sprinkling almonds on top for extra crunch and prettiness. While testing this recipe we realised that blanched almonds tend to sink into the batter as it bakes. So we decorated the cake with sliced almonds instead of the traditional blanched whole almonds.Bake the cake at 180 degrees in a preheated oven for about 40-50 minutesTo check if the cake is completely baked, insert a skewer or toothpick into the center and it should come out completely cleanOnce baked, let the cake cool down and then serve it with orange glaze or powdered sugar
Top Tips For Making The Best Scottish Dundee Cake
Be careful with the baking process and do not rush it. Fruits usually bake slowly and take a long time to cook, so patience is key. If you notice that the cake is browning quickly lower the heat slightly. This cake stays well for about a week when stored in the fridge in an airtight container.
It’s a sweet and simple deal. Try the Dundee cake recipe this holiday season! Or make it anytime you like and munch on it with a cup of tea!
Watch Dundee Cake Recipe Video
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