Porter Cake
Baking and Desserts • British
Description
The recipe is taken from the book 'Downton Abbey: The Cookbook'.
Ingredients
- Light Raisins, Seedless 10 oz
- Light Raisins, Seedless 10 oz
- Porter 5 fl oz
- Rum 0 fl oz
- Butter 5 oz
- Wheat Flour 15 oz
- Activated Baking Soda 1 tablespoon
- Spices 1 tablespoon
- Nutmeg 1 tablespoon
- Salt a pinch
- Raw cane sugar 5 oz
- Citrus Zest Mix 1 tablespoon
- Chicken Egg 3 pieces
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1
Combine dark and golden raisins in a pot, pour in rum and porter, bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
Step 2
Remove from heat and let it steep for at least 30 minutes, preferably 2–3 hours or even overnight.
Step 3
Preheat the oven to 275°F. Grease the bottom and sides of an 18–20 cm round cake pan with butter. Line the bottom with parchment paper and generously grease the paper with butter.
Step 4
In a bowl, thoroughly mix the flour, baking soda, ground allspice, nutmeg, and salt.
Step 5
In a large bowl, place the butter, add the brown sugar and lemon zest, and beat with a hand mixer on medium speed or with a wooden spoon until light and creamy.
Step 6
Lightly beat the eggs, add a spoonful of the flour mixture to prevent curdling, then pour them into the butter mixture and whisk until fluffy.
Step 7
Add the remaining flour mixture in three portions, mixing until smooth after each addition.
Step 8
Add the raisins along with the alcohol to the mixture and whisk until everything is fully combined. The batter should be quite thick.
Step 9
Spoon the mixture into the prepared pan. Bake for about 2 hours, until the top is golden brown, the edges pull away from the pan easily, and a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
Step 10
Remove the mold from the oven, turn the cake out onto a wire rack, remove the parchment paper, and flip it over. Allow it to cool completely. Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature—it can sit for 1 to 3 days without issue. Before serving, slice the cake into pieces using a serrated knife.
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