Nell'S Irish Boiled Cake Recipe

Name: Nell'S Irish Boiled Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup raisins; 1/2 cup golden raisins; 1/2 cup dried currants; 3/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup butter; 1 cup water; 1/4 cup dry sherry; 1 cup whole wheat flour; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Servings: persons

1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup dried currants
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
1 cup water
1/4 cup dry sherry
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1
In a medium saucepan, combine the raisins, golden raisins, currants, brown sugar, butter and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until boiling. Boil for 20 minutes, then remove from heat and set aside to cool.
2
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees). Grease an 8x4 inch loaf pan.
3
In a medium bowl, stir together the whole wheat flour, all purpose flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Add the boiled ingredients along with the cooking sherry, mix until well blended. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
4
Bake for 45 minutes in the preheated oven, then reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) and bake 15 more minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

576

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* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup raisins, 1/2 cup golden raisins, 1/2 cup dried currants, 3/4 cup packed brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Nell'S Irish Boiled 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.

Nell'S Irish Boiled Cake

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