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Traditional Scottish Black Bun Cake

A rich and flavorful cake steeped in Scottish tradition, perfect for celebrations and gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Scottish
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 cups mixed dried fruit such as raisins, sultanas, or currants
  • 1 teaspoon spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves) mixed
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
For the Glaze
  • 1/2 cup apricot jam
  • 2 tablespoons whiskey optional

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Soak a mix of dried fruits in whisky or rum for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  2. Cream together butter and sugar until fluffy, then add eggs one at a time.
  3. Fold in the soaked fruit, chopped nuts, and spices.
  4. Sift in flour and baking powder, mixing until just combined.
  5. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and prepare a round cake pan.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 1 to 1.5 hours until a skewer comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This cake improves with age, making it perfect for preparing ahead of time.

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