Currant And Cherry Cake

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Ingredients

  • 2 lbs currants
  • 8 oz glace cherries, halved
  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp dark rum
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, coarsely chopped
  • 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 5 None eggs
  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp mixed spice, such as pumpkin pie spice

Instructions

  1. Combine currants, cherries and 1/2 cup of the rum in a large bowl; mix well. Cover; let stand overnight.
  2. Preheat the oven to 300°F. Line a deep 9-inch round cake pan with 3 layers of parchment paper, extending paper 2 inches above sides of pan.
  3. Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixture until combined. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add to fruit mixture, mixing well. Stir in sifted dry ingredients, mixing well. Spread mixture evenly in prepared pan.
  4. Bake for 2 hours 45 mins, or until a skewer comes out clean. Brush hot cake with remaining 2 tbsp rum. Cover with foil. Wrap in a clean towel. Cool in pan overnight.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

529 kcal 26% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.7g 9% DV
Total Fat 27g 35% DV
Carbs 68.1g 25% DV
Fiber 0.7g 2% DV
Sugar 24.3g 49% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9767.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 277.5mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 139.5mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 18.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 45.4mg 50% DV
Calcium 101.3mg 8% DV
Iron 2.3mg 13% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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