Old Fashioned Boiled Sultana Cake

May 30, 2023May 30, 20230 3

Delicious Old Fashioned Boiled Sultana Cake Recipe

by The Chefin Cake

Prep

15 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

75 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

433

Sugar

38g

Fat

21g

Old Fashioned Boiled Sultana Cake is a classic cake recipe that has been enjoyed for generations. It is a simple and easy-to-make cake that is perfect for afternoon tea or as a dessert. The combination of margarine, sultanas and sugar gives the cake a deliciously rich and fruity flavour. It is a great way to use up any sultanas that you may have leftover in your pantry and is sure to become a family favourite.

Instructions

1.	In a medium saucepan, add margarine, sugar, sultanas, water and baking powder.
2.	Place the saucepan on a medium heat and stir the mixture until the margarine has melted. Once melted, remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the mixture to cool.
3.	Once cooled, add the beaten eggs, self-raising flour and plain flour to the mixture and stir until well combined.
4.	Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan-forced). Grease a 20cm cake tin with margarine and then line the base with baking paper.
5.	Pour the cake batter into the prepared cake tin and bake for approximately 1 hour or until a skewer inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean.
6.	Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

PROS

This Old Fashioned Boiled Sultana Cake is soft and moist, with a rich, fruity flavour.
It is easy to make and perfect for sharing with friends and family.

CONS

This cake contains margarine and sugar, which means that it is high in calories and fat.
It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This cake contains sultanas, which are high in antioxidants and have been linked to improving digestion and reducing inflammation in the body. However, it is important to remember that this cake is still a treat and should be enjoyed in moderation.

	250 g margarine
	2 1/2 cups sultanas
	1 cup sugar
	1/2 teaspoon baking powder
	1 cup water
	2 eggs ( well beaten )
	1 cup self raising flour
	1 cup plain flour