Birthday Cake With Sherry Glaze Recipe

Name: Birthday Cake With Sherry Glaze
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 pound butter, plus more for greasing pan; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting pan; 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 1/4 cups firmly packed brown sugar; 2 large eggs, separated; ⅔ cup whole milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 teaspoon orange extract; 3 1/2 tablespoons sherry; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts; 1/2 cup raisins; ⅓ cup currants; 2 tablespoons finely chopped candied orange peel; 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

1/4 pound butter, plus more for greasing pan
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting pan
3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/4 cups firmly packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, separated
⅔ cup whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon orange extract
3 1/2 tablespoons sherry
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup raisins
⅓ cup currants
2 tablespoons finely chopped candied orange peel
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
2
Butter and flour an angel-food-cake pan.
3
Sift together the flour and baking powder.
4
Using a mixer at medium speed, beat the butter until creamy and slowly add the brown sugar.
5
Mix in the egg yolks, milk, vanilla, orange extract and 2 tablespoons of the sherry.
6
Blend in the flour mixture.
7
In another bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff but not dry.
8
Fold them into the batter.
9
Fold in the walnuts, raisins, currants and orange peel.
10
Scrape into the prepared pan.
11
Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 50 minutes.
12
Cool for 15 minutes, then unmold and cool on a rack before glazing.
13
In a small bowl, whisk the confectioners' sugar and remaining 11/2 tablespoons sherry until smooth.
14
Drizzle the glaze over the top.

1038

kcal

Calories

Fat

158

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 pound butter, plus more for greasing pan, 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting pan, 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 1/4 cups firmly packed brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Birthday Cake With Sherry Glaze 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Birthday Cake With Sherry Glaze

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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