Scottish Dumpling Cake Recipe

Name: Scottish Dumpling Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 2 cups breadcrumbs (plain); 1 cup sugar; 1/2 cup flour; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 teaspoon allspice; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup Crisco; 1 1/2 cups raisins; 1 egg; 1 1/2 cups milk

Servings: persons

2 cups breadcrumbs (plain)
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup Crisco
1 1/2 cups raisins
1 egg
1 1/2 cups milk

1
Grease an empty 2 lb. coffee can and set aside.
2
Mix dry ingredients together.
3
Beat together Crisco and egg; add to dry ingredients. Then add milk and mix well. Add raisins.
4
Put into well greased coffee can. Cover with wax paper and tie with string. Cover with foil and tie again.
5
Place in pan of simmering water (deep enough to cover can 3/4 of the way to the top).
6
Simmer for 3 1/2 hours, replacing water as necessary.
7
Cool 15 minutes. Run a knife down sides of can to slide cake onto plate.

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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: 2 cups breadcrumbs (plain), 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, and more.

Yes, Scottish Dumpling 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.

Scottish Dumpling Cake

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