Recipe Details
Ingredients
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1cupraisins
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1cupdried currants
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⅓cupdiced candied citrus peel
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⅓cupcandied cherries, quartered
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2tablespoonsgrated orange zest
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2cupsall-purpose flour, divided
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1cupbutter, softened
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1cupwhite sugar
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4largeeggs
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1ounceground almonds
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1teaspoonbaking powder
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½cupwhole almonds
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1tablespooncorn syrup
Cooking Directions
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Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line an 8×3-inch round pan with aluminum foil.
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Combine raisins, currants, citrus peel, cherries, and orange zest in a bowl. Dredge with 1/3 cup flour.
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Cream butter and sugar together until fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until light. Combine remaining 1 2/3 cups flour, ground almonds, and baking powder in a separate bowl. Fold into butter and egg mixture. Mix in fruit. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
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Bake in the preheated oven until a wooden pick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 1 1/2 hours. Remove cake from pan.
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Turn the oven up to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Toast almonds in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
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Heat corn syrup and brush over the top surface of the hot cake. Place almonds in whatever design you like. After cooling, the cake will not be sticky.
Tips
If using a different size than an 8×3-inch pan, fill 3/4 full.
Nutrition Facts
Full Nutrition Label | |
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Servings Per Recipe12 | |
Calories456 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 22g |
28% |
Saturated Fat 11g |
53% |
Cholesterol 103mg |
34% |
Sodium 179mg |
8% |
Total Carbohydrate 63g |
23% |
Dietary Fiber 3g |
11% |
Total Sugars 35g |
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Protein 7g |
14% |
Vitamin C 2mg |
2% |
Calcium 78mg |
6% |
Iron 2mg |
13% |
Potassium 312mg |
7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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