Irish Plum Cake Recipe

Name: Irish Plum Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. butter or margarine; 1 c. sugar; 3 eggs; 1/2 tsp. almond extract; 3 Tbsp. golden or light corn syrup; 1/4 c. finely ground, blanched almonds; 4 c. all-purpose flour; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1 1/2 c. milk; 2 c. seedless raisins; 2 1/2 c. currants; grated rind of 3 oranges and 2 lemons

Servings: persons

1 c. butter or margarine
1 c. sugar
3 eggs
1/2 tsp. almond extract
3 Tbsp. golden or light corn syrup
1/4 c. finely ground, blanched almonds
4 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. milk
2 c. seedless raisins
2 1/2 c. currants
grated rind of 3 oranges and 2 lemons

1
Cream the butter or margarine with the sugar until light and fluffy.
2
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3
Beat in the almond extract, syrup and ground almonds. Reserve 1/2 cup of the flour.
4
Sift the remainder with the baking soda and salt.
5
Add the flour to the butter mixture alternately with the milk, beating well after each addition.
6
Coat the raisins and currants with the reserved 1/2 cup of flour.
7
Fold them into the batter along with the grated peels.
8
Distribute the batter evenly in a well buttered and floured tube pan.
9
Bake the cake in a 300u00b0 oven for 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours.
10
Let it cool in the pan for 45 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool further.

1798

kcal

Calories

Fat

254

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. butter or margarine, 1 c. sugar, 3 eggs, 1/2 tsp. almond extract, and more.

Yes, Irish Plum 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.

Irish Plum Cake

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