Alexander Cake Recipe

Name: Alexander Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb. sweet butter; 2/3 cup sugar; 2 egg yolks; 4 tbsp sour cream; 1 tsp baking powder; 2-2 1/2 cups flour; 8 ounces Damson Plum Jam; 1-2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 cup icing sugar; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 2 tbsp sweet butter - softened

Servings: persons

1/2 lb. sweet butter
2/3 cup sugar
2 egg yolks
4 tbsp sour cream
1 tsp baking powder
2-2 1/2 cups flour
8 ounces Damson Plum Jam
1-2 tbsp lemon juice
1 cup icing sugar
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp sweet butter - softened

1
Cream together the sweet butter and sugar.
2
Add egg yolks and sour cream. Cream all together.
3
Add baking powder and flour (to make a nice smooth dough.
4
Roll out 1/2 of the dough onto slightly floured waxed paper. Turn onto a parchment-lined cookie sheet (standard size).
5
Spread with about 8 ounces of Damson Plum Jam that has been well mashed with the lemon juice.
6
Roll out the other half of the dough and turn it over onto the jam-covered dough.
7
Seal the edges. Prick it all over with a fork.
8
Bake at 375 degrees for 1/2 hour - until light golden brown on top. Remove from oven, and cool.
9
Icing: Make a lemon-butter icing: it should be quite thick and tart. Cover the cooled squares with the icing. Refrigerate or freeze. Cut into squares or diamond shapes. (Can be decorated with a tiny piece of maraschino cherry if you want to - but I rarely do).

995

kcal

Calories

Fat

107

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb. sweet butter, 2/3 cup sugar, 2 egg yolks, 4 tbsp sour cream, and more.

Yes, Alexander Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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