spotted dick cake

Name: Spotted Dick Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Cuisine: UK/Ireland
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cup(s) butter, unsalted; 1 1/2 cup(s) sugar; 2 - eggs; 3 - egg yolks; 2 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract; 2 1/2 cup(s) flour; 1 teaspoon(s) baking powder; 1 teaspoon(s) baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1 cup(s) sour cream; 1 cup(s) currants; 1/2 cup(s) water

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Kathy Hildebrand

Rochester, NY

Updated on Aug 30, 2012

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

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 35 Min

method Bake

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Ingredients

1 1/4 cups butter, unsalted
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 - eggs
3 - egg yolks
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
1 cup currants
1/2 cup water

How To Make spotted dick cake

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350. Line two 8” round pans with parchment paper and set aside.

Step 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
Step 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.
Step 4

Fill prepared cake pans with batter and bake for 30-40 minutes, checking after 30 with a toothpick.
Step 5

Once cooled, top with your favorite frosting
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