Election Day Cake

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Servings: 16 Difficulty: Advanced
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A rich, spiced yeast cake with raisins and nuts, perfect for celebrating civic duty
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Election Day Cake

Author: chefs-mate Cooking Method: Cuisine: Courses:
Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 16 Calories: 53.1

Description

This Election Day Cake is a traditional, old-fashioned yeast cake that combines the warmth of cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg with the sweetness of raisins, citron, and chopped nuts. Unlike a standard butter cake, this batter is leavened with yeast, giving it a unique, airy texture and a deep, complex flavor profile that improves with age. It is a comforting, nostalgic treat that feels special enough for holiday gatherings or quiet afternoons. The dough requires patience as it rises twice, allowing the spices to meld beautifully with the fruit and nuts. Serve it warm with a dusting of powdered sugar frosting for a delightful dessert that brings everyone together.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Sprinkle the active dry yeast over the warm water in a large bowl.
  2. Stir gently until the yeast is completely dissolved.
  3. Add 2 teaspoons of sugar and 1.5 cups of sifted flour to the yeast mixture.
  4. Beat well by hand or with an electric mixer at medium speed for 2 minutes.
  5. Cover the bowl and let the mixture rise in a warm place until bubbly, about 30 minutes.
  6. Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, cream the butter and 1 cup of sugar until light and fluffy.
  7. Sift the remaining 3 cups of flour together with the salt, cinnamon, cloves, mace, and nutmeg.
  8. When the yeast mixture is bubbly, add the eggs to the creamed butter and sugar and beat well.
  9. Combine the egg and butter mixture with the yeast mixture.
  10. Add the remaining dry ingredients (flour mixture) a little at a time, beating with a spoon after each addition.
  11. Beat the batter until it is smooth and well combined.
  12. Stir in the raisins, chopped citron, and chopped nuts.
  13. Pour the batter into a well-greased and floured 10-inch tube pan.
  14. Cover the pan and let the cake rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1.5 hours.
  15. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (191&# 194;°C).
  16. Bake the cake for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  17. Cool the cake in the pan for 5 minutes, then turn it out onto a rack to finish cooling.
  18. While the cake is still faintly warm, spread the Confectioners Sugar Frosting over the top.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 16

Amount Per Serving
Calories 53.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.5g1%
Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 88.3mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 10.7g4%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g4%
Sugars 0.1g
Protein 1.7g4%

* 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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