Fourth of July Cake (Yeast Cake) Recipe

Name: Fourth of July Cake (Yeast Cake)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons dry yeast; 1 cup warm water (110 to 115 F); 1 ½ cups sugar (divided); 4 ½ cups sifted all-purpose flour (divided); 1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, 2 sticks, room temperature; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger; 1 ½ teaspoons ground mace; 3 large eggs; 2 tablespoons brandy; 2 tablespoons sweet sherry; 1 cup seedless raisin; 1 cup dried currant; ½ cup citron, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons dry yeast
1 cup warm water (110 to 115 F)
1 ½ cups sugar (divided)
4 ½ cups sifted all-purpose flour (divided)
1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, 2 sticks, room temperature
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
1 ½ teaspoons ground mace
3 large eggs
2 tablespoons brandy
2 tablespoons sweet sherry
1 cup seedless raisin
1 cup dried currant
½ cup citron, thinly sliced

1
FOR THE CAKE: Soften yeast in warm water.
2
Beat in 2 tablespoons of the sugar and 1 cup of the flour.
3
Cover and let rise in a warm place until double in size.
4
Blend butter or margarine with salt, spices and remaining sugar.
5
Beat in eggs, 1 at a time.
6
Add next 5 ingredients.
7
Mix well.
8
Beat in remaining flour and continue beating until batter is smooth.
9
Turn into a greased 10 x 4 inch tube pan.
10
Cover and let rise in a warm place until double in size, about 2 hours.
11
Bake in a preheated moderate oven 350F 1 hour or until browned.
12
Turn onto a wire rack to cool.
13
Spread top and sides with Butter Cream Frosting.
14
If desired, place boxwood or blueberry leaves around the top edge of cake.
15
FOR THE BUTTER CREAM: Add sugar and cream or milk alternately to butter or margarine, using just enough to make frosting of smooth spreading consistency.
16
Stir in 1/4 teaspoon mace and vanilla extract.
17
Spread over cold cake.
18
Yield: Frosting for top and sides of a 10 x 4 inch tube cake.
19
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1297

kcal

Calories

Fat

179

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.
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: 2 tablespoons dry yeast, 1 cup warm water (110 to 115 F), 1 ½ cups sugar (divided), 4 ½ cups sifted all-purpose flour (divided), and more.

Yes, Fourth of July Cake (Yeast 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Fourth of July Cake (Yeast Cake)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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