STEAMED CURRANT CAKE
A rich heavy steamed cake served warm with hard sauce drizzled over it. Grease and flour the pan WELL. Bake in a loaf pan, coffee can or a pudding mold.
Provided by JANET BUMGARNER
Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Liqueur Dessert Recipes Brandy
Time 3h20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan and line bottom with parchment paper. Sift together the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda and salt. Set aside. Place a rack in the bottom of a large pot, over medium heat, and fill to the top of the rack with boiling water.
- In a large bowl cream the lard and sugar until fluffy. Beat in the eggs. Mix in the walnuts, chopped raisins, currants, dates, bread crumbs, and orange juice. Stir in the flour mixture until smooth. Pour into prepared pan.
- Cover the top with 2 layers of parchment paper and tie down with string. Place the pan on the rack. Cover pot and steam cake for 3 hours. Make sure to add water as it evaporates. Serve warm with Hard Sauce.
- To make the Hard Sauce: In a saucepan cream 2 tablespoons butter and 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar. Add 1/8 cup boiling water and 1/8 cup brandy. Cook, stirring, until clear and pour over individual servings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 430.4 calories, Carbohydrate 44.9 g, Cholesterol 52.3 mg, Fat 26.6 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 254.4 mg, Sugar 32.4 g
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Emmanuel Sunday Adegbolu
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out great! The currants added a nice burst of flavor and the cake was moist and fluffy. I would definitely make this again.
M Hassaan R
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of steamed cakes, but this one was really good. The currants added a nice flavor and the cake was moist and fluffy. I would definitely make this again.
Kylie Mann
[email protected]This cake was delicious! The currants added a nice burst of flavor and the cake was moist and fluffy. I would definitely make this again.
Mikael Vindiola
[email protected]I made this cake for a bake sale and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the currants added a nice touch of sweetness. I'll definitely be making this again.
Sk Rosul
[email protected]This cake was a bit too dry for my taste, but I think that might have been because I overcooked it. Other than that, it was a really good cake. The currants added a nice flavor and the cake was very flavorful.
Ranjan kumar Paswan
[email protected]I was really impressed with this cake. It was so moist and flavorful, and the currants added a nice touch of sweetness. I would definitely make this again.
Lukman Odebunmi
[email protected]This cake was delicious! The orange zest and cinnamon gave it a lovely flavor, and the currants added a nice tartness. I would definitely make this again.
Leila Mbaraka
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of steamed cakes, but this one was really good. The currants added a nice flavor and the cake was moist and fluffy. I would definitely make this again.
bleh draws
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out great! The currants added a nice burst of flavor and the cake was moist and fluffy. I would definitely make this again.
Anas Shalash
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the currants added a nice touch of sweetness. I'll definitely be making this again.
Samuel Nyasende
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. Other than that, it was a really good cake. The texture was perfect and the currants added a nice touch of flavor.
Matengu Alphar
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this cake. I'm not usually a fan of steamed cakes, but this one was so light and fluffy, and the currants added a nice burst of flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.
mkazeminy
[email protected]This cake was delicious! The currants gave it a lovely fruity flavor, and the cake itself was so moist and fluffy. I would definitely make this again.
Sophia Andrew
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit. It's so moist and flavorful, and the currants add a nice touch of tartness. I highly recommend this recipe!
Prince Waxir
[email protected]This cake is a keeper! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I love the way the currants burst in your mouth when you take a bite. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.
Noor Hossain
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about steaming a cake, but I'm so glad I tried it. This cake turned out perfectly! The currants gave it a lovely fruity flavor, and the cake itself was so moist and fluffy. I'll definitely be making this again.
Okon Helen
[email protected]This cake was a hit with my family! They loved the moist texture and the tangy sweetness of the currants. I also appreciated how easy it was to make - I had it in the oven in no time.
Skylar Barnett
[email protected]I've never been a huge fan of steamed cakes, but this one has definitely changed my mind. It was so light and airy, and the currants added a nice burst of flavor. I'll definitely be making this again!
Red Tea
[email protected]This steamed currant cake was an absolute delight! The texture was moist and fluffy, and the flavor was perfectly balanced between sweet and tart. I loved the addition of orange zest and cinnamon, which gave the cake a lovely depth of flavor.