Cookbook:Irish Fruit Cake

| Dessert | Cake

This is a variation of fruit cake that originated in Ireland.

Ingredients

 * 1 lb cake flour
 * 1 pinch of salt
 * ½ tsp baking powder
 * 3 eggs
 * 4 oz sultanas or golden raisins
 * 6 oz white granulated sugar
 * 6 oz butter
 * 2 oz citrus peel
 * 2 oz dried cherries

Procedure

 * 1) Preheat the oven to 350°F.
 * 2) Sift together flour, salt and baking powder.
 * 3) Cream together butter and sugar; this may take 5–10 minutes.
 * 4) Beat in eggs individually, incorporating each fully before adding the next.
 * 5) Fold in fruits then the dry mixture.
 * 6) Transfer batter to a greased and parchment-lined 8-inch cake pan.
 * 7) Bake on the center rack for 75–90 minutes. Check for doneness after 60 minutes.
 * 8) Let cake cool to room temperature in pan.
 * 9) Remove to a wire tray, cover with towel, and allow to sit until completely cool.

Notes, tips, and variations

 * This particular version of the recipe does not include whiskey. If you were to add it, it would be added along with the butter and sugar. Approximately 1 quart should be used.
 * This recipe uses raisins and cherries but apples, strawberries, or raspberries can be substituted.