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Porter Cake

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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.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4
Calories: 906.3
Dietary: Vegetarian
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
  • 1 pound Flour
  • 1/2 pound Currants
  • 1/2 pound Raisins
  • 1/4 pound Mixed peel
  • 3/4 pound Brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoon Mixed spice (nutmeg&cinnamon
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat your oven to 350&# 194;°F (180ðC) and grease a loaf or round cake pan thoroughly.
  2. 2
    Sift the flour into a large mixing bowl to remove lumps and aerate it.
  3. 3
    Cut the butter into small cubes and rub it into the sifted flour until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
  4. 4
    Add the currants, raisins, mixed peel, brown sugar, and mixed spice to the flour mixture and stir to combine evenly.
  5. 5
    In a separate bowl, beat the eggs until smooth and uniform.
  6. 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. 7
    Pour the beaten eggs and the fizzy stout mixture into the dry ingredients all at once.
  8. 8
    Mix well and beat the batter vigorously for about 15 minutes to ensure it is smooth and well-incorporated.
  9. 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. 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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