Old Hartford Election Cake Recipe

Name: Old Hartford Election Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon yeast; 1/2 cup lukewarm water; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 1/4 cups sifted flour; 1/2 cup butter; 1 cup sugar; 2 eggs, well beaten; 1 cup raisins; 1/4 cup sliced citron; 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind; 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice; 3/4 cup flour; 3/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg; 1/2 cup brandy; 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar; water

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon yeast
1/2 cup lukewarm water
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups sifted flour
1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar
2 eggs, well beaten
1 cup raisins
1/4 cup sliced citron
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
3/4 cup flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1/2 cup brandy
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
water

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

Fat

138

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 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.

Old Hartford Election Cake

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