Election Cake Recipe

Name: Election Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup currants soaked overnight in a tightly closed jar in 1/2 c brandy; 1 tablespoon sugar; 3/4 cup milk scalded; 1 each yeast cakes; 1/4 cup water warm; 1 cup flour, all-purpose; 1/2 cup butter; 1 cup sugar; 2 1/4 cups flour, all-purpose sifted; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 teaspoon mace; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 each eggs whole; 1 teaspoon lemon zest grated; 2 teaspoons lemon juice

Servings: persons

1 cup currants soaked overnight in a tightly closed jar in 1/2 c brandy
1 tablespoon sugar
3/4 cup milk scalded
1 each yeast cakes
1/4 cup water warm
1 cup flour, all-purpose
1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar
2 1/4 cups flour, all-purpose sifted
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon mace
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 each eggs whole
1 teaspoon lemon zest grated
2 teaspoons lemon juice

1
To the scalded milk add 1 tablespoon sugar; cool.
2
Dissolve the crumbled yeast in warm water, and add to milk.
3
Add the unsifted flour, and beat until well blended.
4
Let rise in warm place until it has doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
5
Cream butter and sugar until very light.
6
Drain brandy from currants.
7
Place sifted flour, salt, mace, and cinnamon in sifter.
8
Add egg to creamed mixture and beat until light.
9
Stir in lemon rind and juice.
10
Add yeast mixture and beat thoroughly.
11
Add currants, retaining the brandy for later.
12
Sift in flour, add brandy, beat well.
13
Place in tube pan or 9x5 loaf pan that has been well greased.
14
Cover with a cloth and place in warm place away from draft.
15
Allow to rise until doubled in bulk.
16
This mixture rises very slowly and may take 4 to 6 hours to double in bulk.
17
Bake at 375?F for about 45 minutes.
18
Cool in pan briefly.
19
Turn out on rack, allow to cool further.

834

kcal

Calories

Fat

132

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup currants soaked overnight in a tightly closed jar in 1/2 c brandy, 1 tablespoon sugar, 3/4 cup milk scalded, 1 each yeast cakes, and more.

Yes, Election 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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