Porter Cake

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A rich, dark fruit cake infused with the deep, malty flavors of stout beer
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Porter Cake

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 906.3

Description

This Porter Cake is a decadent, moist fruit cake that derives its unique depth and color from stout beer. The batter is loaded with currants, raisins, and mixed peel, creating a dense, chewy texture packed with sweet and spicy notes. The beer tenderizes the crumb while adding a subtle roasted bitterness that balances the brown sugar. Traditionally, this cake improves with age, so it is best enjoyed after resting for a week to allow the flavors to meld. It serves as a perfect accompaniment to afternoon tea or as a festive holiday dessert.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350&# 194;°F (180ðC) and grease a loaf or round cake pan thoroughly.
  2. Sift the flour into a large mixing bowl to remove lumps and aerate it.
  3. Cut the butter into small cubes and rub it into the sifted flour until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
  4. Add the currants, raisins, mixed peel, brown sugar, and mixed spice to the flour mixture and stir to combine evenly.
  5. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs until smooth and uniform.
  6. Warm the bottle of Guinness or stout slightly, then pour it over the bicarbonate of soda in a jug to create a fizzy reaction.
  7. Pour the beaten eggs and the fizzy stout mixture into the dry ingredients all at once.
  8. Mix well and beat the batter vigorously for about 15 minutes to ensure it is smooth and well-incorporated.
  9. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake in the moderate oven for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan, then wrap tightly and store for at least a week before slicing to let the flavors mature.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 906.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.4g3%
Saturated Fat 0.3g2%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 65.8mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 214.5g72%
Dietary Fiber 5.2g21%
Sugars 125.8g
Protein 13.1g27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: porter cake, stout cake, fruit cake, beer cake, guinness cake, christmas cake, holiday dessert, raisin cake, currant cake, spiced cake, malt cake, british baking
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