Herefordshire cider cake recipe

Herefordshire Cider Cake recipe

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Introducing the delectable Herefordshire cider cake recipe, a delightful treat that perfectly captures the essence of the English countryside. This recipe combines the rich flavors of traditional Herefordshire cider with a moist and tender cake base, resulting in a truly irresistible dessert. Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with a dollop of whipped cream, this cider-infused delight is sure to please any palate.

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Herefordshire cider cake recipe details

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Ingredients

125 g	unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
125 g	light brown sugar
2 medium	eggs, beaten
225 g	self-raising flour
1 tsp	bicarbonate of soda
½ tsp	ground cinnamon
¼ tsp	grated nutmeg, optional
200 ml	strong cider
	caster sugar, for decoration

Instructions

Herefordshire is an agricultural county with a long association with the brewing industry. Not only do they grow several varieties of apple specifically for the cider makers but they also grow large amounts of hops, which provides the distinctive bitterness for most beers. It is also home for a number of brewers and cider makers. The cake owes its existence to those factors.

Preheat the oven to Gas Mark 4, 180°C, 350°F. Grease and line an 8-inch square, 20x20cm or a 9-inch, 22cm round cake tin.

Cream butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at time. if the mixture should curdle, add a little flour.

Sift flour, bicarb and spices into another bowl. Fold half the flour mixture into the butter mixture. Add the cider and mix thoroughly. Add the remaining flour and mix in only until no large accumulations of dry flour remain.

Pour into prepared tin and bake for 35-40 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the top comes out clean.

Allow to cool in tin and then turn out to cool completely on a wire rack. When cooled, remove lining paper. Dust with icing sugar and serve.

Option: grate a small apple and add to the mixture for an even moister cake.

Preparation time:
ca. 30 min
Resting time:
ca. 2 hrs
Grade of difficulty:
medium
Calories per portion:
n/a