The "Aiken" Cake

Prep: 20 min Cook: 60 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

The Aiken Cake is a rich, buttery dessert with subtle spice notes from mace, offering a moist and tender crumb. Perfect for afternoon teas or special occasions, its classic flavor combination makes it a timeless choice for those who appreciate traditional baked treats.

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Ingredients

  • 2 sticks butter
  • 1 2/3 cups sugar
  • 5 eggs
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon mace

Instructions

  1. Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  2. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  3. Sift flour with mace and gradually add to the mixture, mixing until just combined.
  4. Pour batter into a greased 9-inch tube pan.
  5. Bake in a cold oven at 350°F (175°C) for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

561 kcal 28% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.5g 13% DV
Total Fat 35g 45% DV
Carbs 58.3g 21% DV
Fiber 6.8g 24% DV
Sugar 0.1g

Electrolytes

Sodium 93mg 4% DV
Potassium 339.3mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 139.5mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 25.8mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 14.4mg 16% DV
Calcium 129.8mg 10% DV
Iron 5.3mg 29% 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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