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Sultana and Orange Peel Butter Cake
by
Olivia Homecook
(IC: instagram)
1 Loaf
1 hr 15 min
Decadent and flavour-packed, this cake is sure to be a wonderful addition to tea time alongside freshly brewed tea or coffee!
It is a "heavier" cake given the amount of moisture and richness, but this also means that it remains soft for longer.
Much like a fruit cake, there are a variety of textures, and the bitterness in the candied orange peel helps balance the sweetness of the sultanas.
Serve at room temperature or slightly warmed and sprinkle some powdered sugar to add some extra pizzazz!
Store in an airtight container for 3-5 days but best to keep in the fridge for a longer period.
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Sultana and Orange Peel Butter Cake
Recipe details
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup caster sugar
- 225 grams butter at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 eggs
- 2 tablespoons yoghurt
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup dried raisins/sultana
- ¼ cup candied orange peel
- pinch salt
Instructions
- In a small bowl filled with warm water, add the raisins and soak for about 10 minutes. Drain the water and set aside to cool down.
- Grease a loaf tin (approx 24 x 14 x 7cm) and line with baking paper.
- Preheat the oven to 350° F (175° C).
- Beat the butter and sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla extract, yoghurt and lemon zest.
- Fold in the flour and baking powder. Mix in the raisins and dried orange peels.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake in the centre of the oven for 1 hour or until a skewer inserted in the centre of the cake comes out clean.
Published June 26th, 2023 4:35 PM
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Would like to try this, but what is caster sugar? And where do you find candied orange peels? Can I substitute sour cream for yogurt?