Sultana Cake (Scottish)

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 16

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this traditional Scottish Sultana Cake recipe

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

1 hr

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	8 ounces sultanas ( seedless white raisins )
	4 ounces butter or 4 ounces firm margarine , cut up into small pieces
	6 ounces sugar
	6 ounces self raising flour ( or all-purpose flour with baking powder )
	2 small eggs , beaten
	2 ounces chopped nuts ( optional )
	3 drops almond essence
	1 pinch salt

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

400

Sugar

23g

Fat

21g

Sultana Cake is a traditional Scottish dessert that has been enjoyed for generations. Made with only a few simple ingredients, this cake is moist and flavorful with a delightful texture thanks to the sultanas and chopped nuts. It's perfect for a tea-time treat or dessert and is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Try this recipe for an easy and authentic taste of Scotland!

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2.	Grease a 7-8 inch (18-20cm) cake tin with butter or cooking spray.
3.	Sift the flour and salt together in a bowl, mix in the sultanas and chopped nuts.
4.	In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
5.	Beat in the eggs and almond essence.
6.	Slowly fold in the flour mixture, adding a small amount at a time to the butter and sugar mixture until all ingredients are combined.
7.	Place the mixture into the cake tin and smooth the top with a spatula.
8.	Bake for 40-45 minutes until the cake is golden brown and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
9.	Allow to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

PROS

This recipe is very easy to make and requires only a few simple ingredients.

The cake is moist and flavorful, perfect for a tea-time treat or dessert.

The sultanas and chopped nuts provide a delicious texture to the cake.

CONS

The cake can be quite sweet, so it may not be suitable for those with a sweet tooth.

The recipe can be easily doubled if you want a larger cake, but it may require a longer cooking time.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this cake is not particularly healthy, it can be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
The sultanas provide a good source of fiber and antioxidants, while the nuts are a great source of healthy fats and protein.