Best 3 Scripture Cake Recipes

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Scripture cake, also known as "motta cake" or "biblical cake," is a one-of-a-kind culinary creation that combines the art of baking with the rich history of Christianity. This unique confection holds significant cultural and religious value for many communities and is a testament to the power of faith and creativity. While there is no single definitive recipe, each variation shares common elements that contribute to its distinctive character. Let's embark on a journey through history and tradition to uncover the secrets behind this delectable treat and explore the various versions that have delighted taste buds for centuries.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

SCRIPTURE CAKE



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You can find the ingredient mentioned in the passage that follows it.

Provided by Stephanie

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Sheet Cake Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ cup butter, Judges 5:25
1 ½ cups white sugar, Jeremiah 6:20
3 eggs, Isaiah 10:14
2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 Kings 4:22
2 teaspoons baking powder, Luke 13:21
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 Kings 10:10
1 teaspoon ground mace, 1 Kings 10:10
1 teaspoon ground cloves, 1 Kings 10:10
½ teaspoon salt, Leviticus 2:13
½ cup water, Genesis 43:24
1 tablespoon honey, Proverbs 24:13
1 cup figs, 1 Samuel 30:11
1 cup raisins, 1 Samuel 30:11
½ cup almonds, Genesis 43:11

Steps:

  • Blend butter, sugar, spices and salt. Beat egg yolks and add. Sift in baking powder and flour, then add water and honey.
  • Put fruit and nuts through food processor and flour well. Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites. Pour into a 13 x 9-inch pan and bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for one hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.1 calories, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 44.6 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 155.4 mg, Sugar 28.6 g

SCRIPTURE CAKE



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Kim's Notes: The other night I was browsing through my cookbook called "The Joy of Hospitality" and came across this recipe and just had to post it. This is one interesting cake to make and with all the figs, raisins and almonds makes it so moist, chewy and delicious. I just made this on October 16, 2012 and have made a few...

Provided by Kimberly Biegacki

Categories     Cakes

Time 2h5m

Number Of Ingredients 18

SCRIPTURE CAKE
1/2 c judges 5:25, last clause
2 c jeremiah 6:20
2 Tbsp 1 samuel 14:25
6 of jeremiah 17:11, separated
1 1/2 c 1 kings 4:22, first clause
2 tsp amos 4:5, first clause
a pinch of leviticus 2:13
2 chronicles 9:9 as desired
1/2 c judges 5:25, first clause
2 c each 1 samuel 30:12, chopped
2 c numbers 17:8, chopped
BURNT JEREMIAH SYRUP:
1 1/2 c jeremiah 6:20
1/2 c genesis 24:45
1/4 c genesis 18:8
GARNISH:
sliced genesis 43:11

Steps:

  • 1. Search the scripture for your ingredients: This is the first scripture to look up. Key Words:butter, sweet cane, eggs, fine flour, salt, leavened, sweet cinnamon, spices, milk, almonds, figs, and raisins
  • 2. Chop up your dates for cake.
  • 3. Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Cream butter, sugar, and honey. Add egg yolks. In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • 4. Add desired spices, such as cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg. Add dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the milk.
  • 5. Beat egg whites until stiff and fold into the batter.
  • 6. Coat the chopped figs, raisins, and almonds with flour to keep them from sinking to the bottom, and stir them into the mixture.
  • 7. Pour into your cake pan and bake in a well-greased 10-inch tube pan for 2 hours.
  • 8. For Burnt Jeremiah Syrup: In a 2-quart saucepan over low heat, melt sugar, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. After sugar melts, continue cooking, stirring continuously, until it is a deep golden brown. Add water and cook, stirring frequently, until smooth. Remove from the heat, add butter and stir till until it melts; allow to cool. Drizzle over cooled scripture cake and garnish with sliced almonds. ----[Why is it called Burnt Jeremiah Syrup? "And if I say, I will not make mention of him, nor speak any more in his name, then there is in my heart as it were a burning fire shut up in my bones, and I am weary with forbearing, and I cannot contain." Jeremiah 20:9] Burnt Jeremiah Syrup is from:gratefulprayerthankfulheart.blogspot.com
  • 9. Here is a great verse to share with those who are helping to prepare this cake: All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man[woman] of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work (2 Timothy 3:16,17)
  • 10. There is a bakery called Simply Fruit Cakes in the UK that sells these Scripture Cakes in beautiful tins. Her motto is: Baked from the Heart. Here is the link:http://www.simplyfruitcakes.co.uk/index.php
  • 11. Here is a little history I found on hushpuppynation.com: Scripture cake was also known as "Bible Cake," "Scriptural Cake" and "Old Testament Cake," and was extremely popular in the latter part of the nineteenth century, especially in the southern Appalachians. The cake was meant as a way to teach young girls baking and Bible verses. The earliest recipe for this cake I have been able to find was published in the Atlanta Constitution on June 27, 1897. Some researchers believe the cake dates to the late 1700s in England or Ireland, while others claim the cake a favorite of Dolly Madison, wife of U.S. president James Madison.

SCRIPTURE CAKE



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I adapted this recipe from Jane Grigson's British Cookery (unfortunately out-of-print). I use French Tart's excellent recipe for mixed spice.

Provided by Lauren H-C

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h10m

Yield 1 9-inch cake, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 lb raisins (approximately 1 1/2 cups)
1/2 lb dried fig, trimmed and quartered (approximately 1 1/3 cups)
1/2 lb unsalted butter, softened (1 cup)
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon honey
3 eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon mixed spice
2 ounces sliced almonds (approximately 1/3 cup)
milk, as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300Ëš Fahrenheit. Place the raisins and figs in a large bowl and cover with just-boiled water. Set aside. Grease a 9"-round springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper. Place on a baking sheet and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar then beat in the honey. Add the eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Mix in the flour, a cup at a time, adding the salt, baking powder and mixed spice with the last cup of flour. Don't overmix.
  • Drain the raisins and figs then gently stir into the cake batter. Stir in the almonds, as well. I found that the dampness from the soaked fruit was enough liquid to make the cake batter perfectly moist. However, if your batter is too stiff, add milk (about a tablespoon at a time), to thin it out.
  • Drop the batter into the cake tin (you'll probably want a wooden spoon or spatula for this), then smooth out the surface of the batter. Bake in the middle of the oven 1 ½ to 2 hours. The cake is ready when a tester inserted in the middle comes out clean.
  • Cool the cake in its tin on a rack for about ten minutes, then remove the cake from the tin to cool completely.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better the cake will taste. This is especially true for the fruits and vegetables.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake at the right temperature: The temperature of the oven is critical for baking a perfect cake. Make sure to preheat the oven to the correct temperature before baking the cake.
  • Don't open the oven door during baking: Opening the oven door during baking can cause the cake to fall. Only open the oven door to check on the cake in the last few minutes of baking.
  • Let the cake cool completely before serving: Letting the cake cool completely before serving will help it to set and make it easier to slice.

Conclusion:

Scripture cake is a delicious and versatile cake that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to celebrate special occasions or simply enjoy a sweet treat. With so many different recipes to choose from, there is sure to be a scripture cake that everyone will love.

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