Egg Cake

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Servings: 8 servings Difficulty: Intermediate
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A classic spiced sponge cake with orange zest and plump sultanas
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This traditional Egg Cake is a comforting, old-fashioned dessert that relies on simple ingredients for maximum flavor. The batter is rich with softened butter and eggs, creating a tender crumb that holds up beautifully to the addition of plump sultanas and warm spices like cinnamon and mixed spice. Bright notes from finely grated orange zest cut through the sweetness, adding a fresh aromatic lift. It’s the perfect cake for a cozy afternoon tea or a family dinner. With its moist texture and nostalgic taste, this cake brings a sense of home to your table. ItâÂÂs easy to bake, requiring no special equipment, just gentle mixing and patience in the oven. Serve it warm with a cup of tea or cold with a dollop of cream for a satisfying finish to any meal.

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Egg Cake

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8 servings Calories: 239.4

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This traditional Egg Cake is a comforting, old-fashioned dessert that relies on simple ingredients for maximum flavor. The batter is rich with softened butter and eggs, creating a tender crumb that holds up beautifully to the addition of plump sultanas and warm spices like cinnamon and mixed spice. Bright notes from finely grated orange zest cut through the sweetness, adding a fresh aromatic lift. It&# 226;ÂÂs the perfect cake for a cozy afternoon tea or a family dinner. With its moist texture and nostalgic taste, this cake brings a sense of home to your table. ItâÂÂs easy to bake, requiring no special equipment, just gentle mixing and patience in the oven. Serve it warm with a cup of tea or cold with a dollop of cream for a satisfying finish to any meal.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350ðF (175ðC). Grease and line a 9-inch round cake tin or loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and icing sugar together until the mixture is light, fluffy, and pale in color.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  4. Stir in the finely grated orange zest, ground cinnamon, and mixed spice into the butter mixture.
  5. In a separate bowl, sift together the plain flour and baking powder to remove any lumps.
  6. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula. Mix just until combined to avoid overworking the batter.
  7. Fold in the sultanas evenly throughout the batter.
  8. Spoon the batter into the prepared tin and smooth the top with the back of a spoon.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Allow the cake to cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 239.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.2g12%
Saturated Fat 4.3g22%
Cholesterol 17.9mg6%
Sodium 112.8mg5%
Total Carbohydrate 39.3g14%
Dietary Fiber 1.3g6%
Sugars 8.5g
Protein 4.1g9%

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

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