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April
Somerset Cider Cake
Somerset Cider Cake
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| Serves | 6-8 |
| From book | Bake for Britain |
Ingredients
- 350ml Somerset Cider
- 150g Dark Brown Sugar
- 150g Unsalted Butter
- 4 Apples (peeled and grated)
- 2 Free-range Eggs (lightly beaten)
- 300g Plain Flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking Soda
- 1 teaspoon Ground Mixed Spice
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- pinch Grated Nutmeg
- 200g Golden Sultanas
- 110g Chopped Pecans
Directions
| 1. | Pre-heat your oven to Gas Mark 4 / 180°C / 350°F |
| 2. | Grease and line an 8"/20cm springform or easy release cake tin |
| 3. | Boil the cider in a small pan over a medium heat until reduced by two thirds. Set aside to cool |
| 4. | In a large bowl, beat together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy |
| 5. | Add the grated apple, eggs and cooled cider and stir well |
| 6. | In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and spices. Stir well, then pour in the apple and cider mixture |
| 7. | Gently fold in the sultanas and pecans |
| 8. | Transfer to the cake tin and bake for 50-60 minutes |
| 9. | Cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely. |
