How to Make English Caraway Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

English caraway cake is a traditional British treat that is loved for its unique flavor profile and rich history. This moist and aromatic cake is studded with caraway seeds, giving it a distinct and slightly nutty taste that is both comforting and delicious. It is often enjoyed with a cup of tea or coffee, and is a popular choice for afternoon tea or as a sweet treat for special occasions.

The origins of caraway cake can be traced back to early English bakers who used caraway seeds to...

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Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • salt to taste
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon caraway seeds
  • ½ cup milk

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 1 8-inch cake

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F ( 175 degrees C). Grease and flour the bottom and sides of an 8-inch round cake pan.
  • Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Beat sugar and butter with an electric mixer in a large bowl until creamy. Mix in egg and caraway seeds. Add flour mixture in two batches, alternating with milk, beating well after each addition. Pour batter into the prepared cake pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
  • Nutrition

    269 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 44mg
    • Sodium: 127mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 40g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 56mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 71mg