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.
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1297

kcal

Calories

Fat

179

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 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.

Fourth of July Cake (Yeast Cake)

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