Grease and double line a 20cm 8in loose based deep cake tin with greaseproof paper.
Best dundee cake.
Dundee cake the traditional scottish almond studded fruitcake with cherries sultanas and candied peel known as dundee cake originated in the city of dundee while its name appears to have been first recorded in the late 19th century.
This dundee cake recipe uses candied fruit peel and candied cherries to make a delicious version of a scottish christmas favorite.
The cake keeps well for a few weeks in an airtight container.
Brush over the top of the cake and return the cake to the oven for 2 3 mins.
There are many versions of the dundee cake all claiming to be the one but usually any lovely rich fruit cake will do the job.
A slice of dundee cake goes perfectly with a cup of tea or coffee and it s a common fixture on afternoon tea cake stands.
Grated zest of 1 orange.
But the traditional version of scotland s prized dundee cake is something quite different.
In the case of scottish dundee cake the vast majority of the recipes out there are really just an english fruit cake with the almonds across the top to make it look like a dundee cake.
Sep 3 2017 si and dave served up dundee cake with orange marmalade on the hairy bikers best of british.
Grated zest of 1 lemon.
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I ve made rather a few of these cakes over the last couple of weeks and i can also confirm dundee cake makes a handy breakfast on the run too it has marmalade in it after all.
225g plain flour.
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1 level teaspoon baking powder 150g spreadable butter.
150g golden caster sugar.
When cooked remove the cake briefly from the oven put the milk and sugar into a small pan and heat gently until the sugar has dissolved.
The cake is distinctive alongside other rich fruit cakes by circles of blanched almonds on the surface of the cake.
Remove and allow the cake to cool in the tin.
Dundee cake keeps very well in an airtight tin and tastes better if it s kept a few days before cutting.
A traditional dundee cake comes from dundee scotland.
Beat the butter and soft light brown sugar in a food processor for 3 4 minutes or until very light and fluffy.