Cookbook:Irish Fruit Cake

Irish Fruit Cake
Category	Cake recipes
Servings	6–8
Time	about 2 hours + cooling time

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This is a variation of fruit cake that originated in Ireland.

Ingredients

• 1 lb cake flour
• 1 pinch of salt
• ½ tsp baking powder
• 3 eggs
• 4 oz sultanas or golden raisins
• 6 oz white granulated sugar
• 6 oz butter
• 2 oz citrus peel
• 2 oz dried cherries

Procedure

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Sift together flour, salt and baking powder.
3. Cream together butter and sugar; this may take 5–10 minutes.
4. Beat in eggs individually, incorporating each fully before adding the next.
5. Fold in fruits then the dry mixture.
6. Transfer batter to a greased and parchment-lined 8-inch cake pan.
7. Bake on the center rack for 75–90 minutes. Check for doneness after 60 minutes.
8. Let cake cool to room temperature in pan.
9. Remove to a wire tray, cover with towel, and allow to sit until completely cool.

Notes, tips, and variations

• This particular version of the recipe does not include whiskey. If you were to add it, it would be added along with the butter and sugar. Approximately 1 quart should be used.
• This recipe uses raisins and cherries but apples, strawberries, or raspberries can be substituted.