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Irish Fruit Cake
This is a variation of fruit cake that originated in Ireland.
Ingredients
ServingsOriginal: Serves 6–8 (calculated as 6)
- cake flour1 lb
- salt1 pinch
- baking powder1/2 tsp
- egg3
- sultanas, or golden raisins4 oz
- granulated sugar, white6 oz
- butter6 oz
- citrus peel2 oz
- dried cherry2 oz
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method 9 steps
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Sift together flour, salt and baking powder.
Cream together butter and sugar; this may take 5–10 minutes.
Beat in eggs individually, incorporating each fully before adding the next.
Fold in fruits then the dry mixture.
Transfer batter to a greased and parchment-lined 8-inch cake pan.
Bake on the center rack for 75–90 minutes. Check for doneness after 60 minutes.
Let cake cool to room temperature in pan.
Remove to a wire tray, cover with towel, and allow to sit until completely cool.
