Irish Caraway Seed Cake

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 15

Delicious Irish Caraway Seed Cake recipe for tea time

by The Chefin Baking

Prep

15 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

65 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

487

Sugar

36g

Fat

25g

Irish Caraway Seed Cake is a popular tea time treat in Ireland. It's a dense and moist cake that's flavored with caraway seeds, which have a warm and earthy taste. The recipe dates back to the 19th century when caraway seeds were used in many traditional Irish dishes. The caraway seeds give the cake a unique flavor and make it a popular choice for those looking for something different to serve their guests. This cake can be enjoyed on its own or with a dollop of whipped cream and a cup of tea.

Instructions

1.	Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2.	Butter the inside of a cake tin and dust lightly with flour.
3.	Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
4.	Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until well mixed.
5.	Sift the flour and baking powder together in a separate bowl.
6.	When the flour is well mixed, gradually fold these dry ingredients into the wet.
7.	Add the caraway seeds and ground almonds and stir again.
8.	Pour the mixture into the cake tin and smooth the surface with a spoon.
9.	Bake for around 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
10.	Let the cake cool for 5 minutes, then remove from the tin and place on a wire rack to cool fully.

PROS

Irish Caraway Seed Cake is a delicious treat that’s perfect for tea time.

This cake has a soft and moist texture that’s complimented by the warm and spicy flavor of caraway seeds.

Easy to bake and can be made with pantry staples.

This cake is perfect for any occasion and can be dressed up with whipped cream or served plain with tea or coffee.

CONS

The sugar and butter content in this cake make it high in calories and fat.

People with allergies to almonds should omit the ground almond ingredient.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Caraway seeds are known for their digestive properties, it can be helpful in combating digestive ailments like bloating, gas, and cramps.
They are a rich source of minerals, particularly iron, calcium, and magnesium.
The high dietary fiber content helps regulate bowel movements and can relieve constipation.

	12 tablespoons butter
	1 cup granulated sugar
	3 eggs
	2 cups flour
	1 tablespoon ground almonds ( optional )
	1/4 teaspoon baking powder
	1 1/2 tablespoons caraway seeds , plus
	caraway seed , for garnish