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spotted dick cake

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Kathy Hildebrand
Rochester, NY

An British classic dessert, usually a pudding, is served up cake-style.

(1 rating)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For spotted dick cake

  • 1 1/4 c
    butter, unsalted
  • 1 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 2
    eggs
  • 3
    egg yolks
  • 2 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 c
    flour
  • 1 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 c
    sour cream
  • 1 c
    currants
  • 1/2 c
    water

How To Make spotted dick cake

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350. Line two 8” round pans with parchment paper and set aside.
  • 2
    In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Set aside. In a small bowl, soak currants in water.Set aside
  • 3
    In a stand mixer, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, egg yolks and vanilla. Once combined, alternate adding flour mixture and sour cream.Remove bowl from stand mixer and fold in soaked currants.
  • 4
    Fill prepared cake pans with batter and bake for 30-40 minutes, checking after 30 with a toothpick.
  • 5
    Once cooled, top with your favorite frosting

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