Old Hartford Election Cake – a delicious recipe with yeast, water, butter, sugar, salt, flour. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Baking & Desserts
Servings:persons
1
Soften yeast in lukewarm water and add the next four ingredients, mixing well.
2
Set aside to rise overnight.
3
Blend the 1/2 cup butter and 1 cup sugar until light.
4
Add eggs, raisins, citron, lemon rind and lemon juice.
5
Sift remaining 3/4 cup of flour, soda, salt and nutmeg; add to batter alternatively with brandy.
6
Combine the raised yeast batter with the cake batter, pour into a well-greased bread pan and let rise in a warm place about one hour.
7
While the cake is rising, preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
8
Bake for one hour.
9
Mix confectioner's sugar with just enough water to make a thin icing.
10
Cool cake slightly and drizzle icing over the top.
872
kcal
Calories
31
g
Fat
138
g
Carbs
13
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* 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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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon yeast, 1/2 cup lukewarm water, 1 tablespoon butter, 1 tablespoon sugar, and more.
Yes, Old Hartford Election 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.
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