Porter Cake Recipe

Name: Porter Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups (450g) all-purpose (plain) flour; 1 teaspoon grated or ground nutmeg; 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (mixed spice); 1 teaspoon baking powder; Pinch of salt; 1 cup (225g) butter; 1 cup packed (225g) light brown sugar; 1 pound (450g) golden raisins (sultanas) or raisins or a mixture of both; 3 ounces (75g) chopped candied peel, store-bought or homemade; 2 eggs; 1 (12-ounce/330ml) bottle porter or stout

Servings: persons

3 1/2 cups (450g) all-purpose (plain) flour
1 teaspoon grated or ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (mixed spice)
1 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch of salt
1 cup (225g) butter
1 cup packed (225g) light brown sugar
1 pound (450g) golden raisins (sultanas) or raisins or a mixture of both
3 ounces (75g) chopped candied peel, store-bought or homemade
2 eggs
1 (12-ounce/330ml) bottle porter or stout

1
Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F (180u00b0C/Gas mark 4). Line the sides and bottom of an 8-inch (20 cm) high-sided round cake pan (the sides should be about 2 3/4 inches/7 cm high) with waxed (greaseproof) paper.
2
Sift the flour, nutmeg, spice, baking powder, and salt into a bowl. Rub in the butter, then stir in the brown sugar, raisins, and candied peel.
3
Whisk the eggs in another bowl and add the porter. Pour into the dry ingredients and mix well. Pour into the prepared pan.
4
Bake for about 2 hours. If the cake starts to brown too quickly on top, cover it with aluminum foil or waxed (greaseproof) paper after about 1 hour. The cake is done when a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to sit in the pan for about 20 minutes before turning it out and cooling it on a wire rack.

1071

kcal

Calories

Fat

135

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 1/2 cups (450g) all-purpose (plain) flour, 1 teaspoon grated or ground nutmeg, 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (mixed spice), 1 teaspoon baking powder, and more.

Yes, Porter 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.

Porter Cake

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