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Scottish Fruit Cake

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PREP TIME
20 min
COOKING TIME
100 min
TOTAL TIME
120 min
SERVINGS
12 servings
Dessert Cake Scottish
Scottish Fruit Cake
Ingredients
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 cup dried currants
  • 1/3 cup diced candies mixed fruit peel
  • 1/3 cup candied cherries, quartered
  • 2 tablespoons grated orange zest
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 ounce ground almonds
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup whole almonds
  • 1 tablespoon corn syrup
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to a moderate temperature of 325 degrees Fahrenheit (165 degrees Celsius).
2
Prepare an 8x3-inch round baking pan by lining it with aluminum foil for easy removal.
3
In a bowl, mix together dried fruits such as raisins, currants, citrus peel, cherries, and orange zest.
4
Dust the fruit mixture with 1/3 cup of flour to prevent sticking.
5
In a separate bowl, cream together butter and sugar until they form a light and fluffy mixture.
6
Add eggs one at a time, beating continuously until the desired consistency is achieved.
7
Combine the remaining 1 2/3 cups of flour, ground almonds, and baking powder in a separate bowl.
8
Fold the dry ingredients into the butter and egg mixture until well combined.
9
Mix in the dried fruit to create a unique flavor combination.
10
Pour the batter into the prepared round baking pan.
11
Bake the cake in a preheated oven at 325 degrees Fahrenheit (165 degrees Celsius) for approximately 1 1/2 hours,
12
or until a wooden pick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
13
Remove the cake from the baking pan and set it aside to cool completely.
14
To add a crunchy topping, increase the oven temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
15
Toast sliced almonds in the preheated oven until they are lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
16
Brush a layer of corn syrup over the top surface of the hot cake to prevent sticking.
17
Arrange toasted almonds in a desired design on top of the cake.
18
After the cake has cooled, it will no longer be sticky and is ready to serve.