Westmoreland peppered fruit cake recipe
Westmoreland Peppered Fruit Cake recipe
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This Westmoreland peppered fruit cake recipe is a delightful twist on the classic fruit cake. Bursting with flavors of mixed fruits, spices, and a hint of pepper, this cake is sure to impress your taste buds. The combination of sweet and spicy creates a unique and irresistible flavor profile. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply craving a delicious treat, this recipe is perfect for any time of year.Keywords: Westmoreland, peppered fruit cake, recipe, mixed fruits, spices.
Westmoreland peppered fruit cake recipe details
Ingredients
75 g | unsalted butter |
75 g | currants |
75 g | raisins or sultanas |
100 g | golden caster sugar or brown sugar |
150 ml | water |
225 g | self-raising flour |
1 pinch(es) | salt |
½ tsp | ground ginger |
1 pinch(es) | ground cloves |
½ tsp | fresh ground pepper, finely ground |
4 tbsp | milk |
1 medium | egg, beaten |
Instructions
Preheat oven to Gas Mark 4, 180°C, 350°F.Grease and line a deep 7 inch, 17-18cm circular cake tin.
Place butter, fruit, sugar and water into a saucepan and bring to the boil, Reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes. Allow to cool until just warm – allow pan to rest in a bowl part-filled with cold water to speed cooling process.
Place remaining dry ingredients into a large bowl. Add fruit mixture and stir together. Add milk and egg and mix well without beating.
Spoon mixture into prepared tin, level top and bake for 45-50 minutes until firm and golden brown (darker sugars will darken the cake). Test with skewer inserted into centre of cake; if it comes out clean it is ready, otherwise bake for a few minutes longer.
Allow to cool for about 10 minutes and turn out to cool on a wire rack. When completely cool, remove lining paper and cut into wedges to serve.
About this recipe:
I mentioned in a recently submitted recipe that I was unaware of any cake recipes using pepper – I found this forgotten gem, unused for years.
Preparation time:
ca. 1 hr
Resting time:
ca. 2 hrs
Grade of difficulty:
easy
Calories per portion:
n/a
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