Isle Of Wight Farmhouse Cake Recipe

Name: Isle Of Wight Farmhouse Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces flour; 4 ounces butter or 4 ounces lard; 4 ounces sugar; 4 ounces sultanas; 4 ounces raisins; 4 ounces currants; 1 ounce chopped mixed peel; 1/2 teaspoon mixed spice; 1 pinch salt; 1 medium egg, well beaten; 1/4 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda; 1/4 pint milk; 3 slices candied peel (to garnish)

Servings: persons

8 ounces flour
4 ounces butter or 4 ounces lard
4 ounces sugar
4 ounces sultanas
4 ounces raisins
4 ounces currants
1 ounce chopped mixed peel
1/2 teaspoon mixed spice
1 pinch salt
1 medium egg, well beaten
1/4 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
1/4 pint milk
3 slices candied peel (to garnish)

1
Set oven to 350*F or Mark 4.
2
Well greate a 2 lb loaf tin.
3
In a bowl, rub the fat into the flour until it resembles fine breadcrumbs.
4
Add all the dry ingredients and fruits except the soda and mix well.
5
slightly warm the milk in a pan and add the soda. Make a well in the centre of the mixture, add the milk and the well beaten egg and stir thoroughly together.
6
Put the mixture into the loaf tin and arrange a few slices of peel along the top.
7
Bake for 2 to 2 1/2 hours until nicely brown and a skewer pushed into the center comes our clean.
8
Leave to stand for a few minutes and then turn out onto a rack to cool.

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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: 8 ounces flour, 4 ounces butter or 4 ounces lard, 4 ounces sugar, 4 ounces sultanas, and more.

Yes, Isle Of Wight Farmhouse 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.

Isle Of Wight Farmhouse Cake

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