Delia Smith Dundee Cake

Delia Smith’s Dundee Cake is made with currants, sultanas, glace cherries, mixed candied peel, ground almonds, and orange and lemon zest. This traditional Dundee Cake recipe creates a delicious dessert that takes about 2 hours to prepare and can serve up to 8 people.

Delia Smith Dundee Cake Ingredients

• Zest of 1 orange
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 225g (8 oz) plain flour
• 1 level teaspoon baking powder
• 150g (5.3 oz) spreadable butter
• 150g (5.3 oz) golden caster sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 dessertspoon (1 tablespoon) milk, if needed
• 175g (6.2 oz) currants
• 175g (6.2 oz) sultanas
• 50g (1.8 oz) glace cherries, rinsed, dried, and cut in half
• 50g (1.8 oz) mixed candied peel, chopped
• 2 level tablespoons ground almonds

For the topping:

• 60g (2.1 oz) whole blanched almonds

How To Make Delia Smith Dundee Cake

1. Preheat Oven: Heat your oven to 170°C (325°F), gas mark 3.
2. Prepare Dry Ingredients: Sift the flour and baking powder into a mixing bowl, holding the sieve high to get air into the flour.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: Add the butter, sugar, and eggs to the bowl. Mix with an electric whisk for 1–2 minutes until smooth. If the mixture is too thick, add 1 tablespoon of milk.
4. Add Remaining Ingredients: Stir in the currants, sultanas, cherries, mixed peel, ground almonds, and orange and lemon zest.
5. Transfer to Tin: Put the mixture into a prepared cake tin, spreading it out evenly. Place the whole almonds on top in circles, pressing them gently.
6. Bake: Bake in the center of the oven for 1¾ hours or until the cake is firm and springs back when touched.
7. Cool: Let the cake cool in the tin before removing it.

Recipe Tips

• Use Room Temperature Ingredients: Make sure the butter, eggs, and milk are at room temperature. This helps the batter mix better.
• Sift Flour and Baking Powder: Sift the flour and baking powder together to avoid lumps and mix evenly.
• Add Milk If Needed: If the mixture is too thick, add 1 tablespoon of milk to make it smoother.
• Place Almonds Lightly: Gently press the almonds on top of the cake. Pressing too hard can make them sink.
• Cool Before Storing: Let the cake cool completely in the tin before moving it to an airtight container. This keeps it fresh.

What To Serve With Dundee Cake?

This delicious Dundee Cake pairs well with a cup of tea, a slice of cheese, or fresh fruit. It can also be enjoyed alongside a dollop of clotted cream or a small serving of yogurt for a tasty dessert.

How To Store Leftovers Dundee Cake?

• Refrigerate: Let the leftover Dundee Cake cool to room temperature. Store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
• Freeze: Allow the cake to cool completely, then wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and foil. Freeze for up to 3 months. To thaw, leave the cake at room temperature for a few hours before serving.

How To Reheat Leftovers Dundee Cake?

• In The Oven: Preheat your oven to 150°C (300°F). Place the cake on a baking sheet and heat for about 10-15 minutes until warmed through.
• In The Microwave: Place a slice of cake on a microwave-safe plate and cover it with a microwave-safe lid or wrap. Heat on medium for 30-60 seconds until warmed.

Delia Smith Dundee Cake Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of recipe)

• Calories: 320
• Total Fat: 15g
• Saturated Fat: 8g
• Cholesterol: 70mg
• Sodium: 50mg
• Potassium: 150mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 45g
• Dietary Fiber: 2g
• Sugars: 30g
• Protein: 4g

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