Irish Currant and Raisin Cake Recipe

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Irish Currant and Raisin Cake
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Directions:

  1. Butter a 2-inch deep 8-inch round cake pan; line bottom with parchment paper or waxed paper.
  2. Set oven rack in middle of oven; preheat oven to 350°.
  3. In a bowl, stir 2 1/4 cup flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together.
  4. In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the butter and sugar with the paddle on medium speed until soft and light, about 5 minutes; add in egg, beating until smooth.
  5. Reduce mixer speed to low and beat in half the flour mixture.
  6. Stop and scrape down the bowl and beater with a rubber spatula.
  7. Beat in the buttermilk, then the remaining flour mixture.
  8. Give the batter a final mix with the spatula.
  9. Toss the currants and raisins with the remaining 1 tablespoon flour and fold them into the batter.
  10. Scrape batter into the prepared pan; smooth the top.
  11. Bake for about 45-55 minutes or until the cake is well risen and deep gold and a pick comes out clean.
  12. Cool in pan on a rack for about 30 minutes, then invert the cake onto a rack and remove the pan and paper.
  13. Invert the cake onto another rack and cool completely.
  14. Storage: wrap in plastic wrap and keep at room temperature, or double-wrap and freeze for longer storage.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 335.95 Kcal (1407 kJ)
Calories from fat 118.6 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.18g 20%
Cholesterol 56.31mg 19%
Sodium 261.37mg 11%
Potassium 241.27mg 5%
Total Carbs 49.45g 16%
Sugars 18.75g 75%
Dietary Fiber 1.79g 7%
Protein 5.64g 11%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 5%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 2.3mg 13%
Calcium 73.8mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 307.08 Kcal (1286 kJ)
Calories from fat 108.4 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.04g 20%
Cholesterol 51.47mg 19%
Sodium 238.91mg 11%
Potassium 220.53mg 5%
Total Carbs 45.2g 16%
Sugars 17.14g 75%
Dietary Fiber 1.64g 7%
Protein 5.15g 11%
Vitamin C 2.9mg 5%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 2.1mg 13%
Calcium 67.5mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.5
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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