Calling all cake fans! Our delicious Dundee cake recipe from the Hairy Bikers is just the thing to satisfy your sweet tooth. Dundee cake is a traditional Scottish cake that is packed full of flavour and perfect for any occasion. Read on to find out how to recreate the Hairy Bikers’ version of this classic cake.
Ingredients
- 200g softened butter
- 200g caster sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 225g self-raising flour
- 75g ground almonds
- 2 teaspoons almond extract
- 100g sultanas
- 100g glacé cherries, halved
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 25g flaked almonds
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C and grease and line a 20cm round cake tin.
Put the butter, sugar, eggs, flour, ground almonds, almond extract and lemon zest in a bowl. Beat the ingredients together until they are combined. Stir in the sultanas and cherries and mix together.
Spoon the mixture into the prepared tin and spread evenly. Sprinkle the flaked almonds on top. Bake for about 40 minutes until golden and a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean.
Allow to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information
Per serving (1/8 of the cake):
- Calories: 318 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 37.3g
- Protein: 5.7g
- Fat: 16.5g
- Saturated Fat: 8.2g
- Fiber: 1.3g
- Sugar: 18.5g
- Salt: 0.2g
Tips and Notes
- You can use light brown sugar instead of caster sugar.
- If you don’t have almond extract, you can use vanilla extract.
- You can use any type of dried fruit, such as raisins or currants.
- Be careful not to over-bake the cake – it should be moist and light.
- You can also use ground almonds for the topping instead of flaked almonds.
Serving Suggestions
This delicious Dundee cake is perfect on its own, or served with a dollop of cream or ice cream. It also makes a great afternoon tea treat or a tasty snack.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I make this cake ahead of time?
Yes, you can make the cake up to a day ahead of time and store it in an airtight container. - Can I freeze the cake?
Yes, you can freeze the cake for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving. - Can I use different dried fruits?
Yes, you can use any type of dried fruit in this cake, such as raisins, currants or mixed fruit.
Alternative Dundee Cake Recipe
If you’re looking for another delicious Dundee cake recipe, try this one!
Ingredients
- 225g softened butter
- 225g caster sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 225g self-raising flour
- 75g ground almonds
- 2 teaspoons almond extract
- 100g sultanas
- 100g glacé cherries, halved
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 25g flaked almonds
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C and grease and line a 20cm round cake tin.
Put the butter, sugar, eggs, flour, ground almonds, almond extract and lemon zest in a bowl. Beat the ingredients together until they are combined. Stir in the sultanas and cherries and mix together.
Spoon the mixture into the prepared tin and spread evenly. Sprinkle the flaked almonds on top. Bake for about 40 minutes until golden and a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean.
Allow to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.