WASHINGTON CAKE
Mary Simpson, a slave of George Washington set free, remained so devoted to Washington that she would prepare this cake and sell it at her bake shop every year on Washington's birthday. Recipe from- Tori Avey
Provided by Annelise Friedman
Categories Sweet Breads
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Grease a 9- by 5-inch loaf pan, 9-inch springform pan, 9-inch (9-cup) tube or Bundt pan, or four 5- by 3-inch (2-cup) loaf pans, line the bottom and sides with parchment paper, and grease again.
- 2. Sift together the flour, baking powder, spices, and salt.
- 3. In a large bowl, beat the butter on low speed until smooth, about 2 minutes. Increase the speed to medium, gradually add the sugar, and beat until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Gradually add the eggs, beating well after each addition. Total time for beating in the eggs is about 4 minutes. Add the cream, brandy, and vanilla.
- 4. In 3 additions, fold in the flour mixture. Stir in the raisins and currants.
- 5. Pour into the prepared pan, smoothing the top. Bake until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean, about 1¼ hours for a large loaf pan or springform pan; 1 hour and 5 minutes for a tube pan; or 40 minutes for the small loaf pans.
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Charlie Blackburn
[email protected]This cake is the worst thing I've ever eaten. I would rather eat dirt.
islam mbarak
[email protected]This cake is an abomination. It should not be called a cake.
Deyanira Hernandez Andersen
[email protected]I would not recommend this cake to anyone. It's a waste of ingredients.
Angel Benitez
[email protected]This cake is not worth the time or effort. It's bland and boring.
Hujaifa Muhammad
[email protected]I would recommend this cake to chocolate lovers, but it's not something I would make again.
Haseeb Shamakhail
[email protected]Overall, I thought this cake was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.
Md Minhaj LOL K
[email protected]The frosting was a bit too runny for my taste, but the cake itself was delicious.
Siphiwe Ntombela
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the cake to rise evenly, but it still tasted good.
Asma Ibrahim
[email protected]I found this cake to be a bit too sweet, but it was still enjoyable.
Syed tawakal ali Sherazi
[email protected]This cake is a bit dense for my taste, but the flavor is amazing.
MD TOWSIN
[email protected]I love that this cake can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy families.
autro K.y ,x. S
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's a showstopper dessert that will impress your guests.
Patty Canterbury
[email protected]I'm a beginner baker and this cake was easy to make. It turned out beautifully and tasted even better.
Rhonda Marie Miller
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any occasion. I made it for my birthday and everyone loved it.
Beth Ranta
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chocolate cake, but I really enjoyed this one. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was light and not too sweet.
Shanta Limbu
[email protected]This cake is absolutely delicious! The cake is moist and fluffy, and the frosting is creamy and rich. I highly recommend it.
Mandip Shrestha
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Armani Bowser
[email protected]This cake is a must-try for chocolate lovers. The chocolate cake layers are rich and decadent, while the frosting is light and fluffy. It's the perfect balance of flavors.
James Haruno
[email protected]I baked this cake for my family and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about how moist and delicious it was. Definitely a keeper recipe.
ABBAS MALAK
[email protected]Washington Cake is truly a delight! The combination of flavors and textures is heavenly. Each bite was like a little piece of heaven.