How to Make Sultana Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Sultana cake is a classic tea-time treat that is perfect for enjoying with a hot cup of tea or coffee. It is a moist and delicious cake that is packed full of juicy sultanas, giving it a sweet and fruity flavor. This cake is perfect for any occasion, whether you are hosting a tea party, or simply craving a tasty homemade dessert.

Having its origins in the UK, sultana cake has been a popular recipe for generations. It is a simple and easy-to-make cake that requires just a few basic ing...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups sultana raisins
  • water, or as needed
  • 10 tablespoons butter, diced
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 25 mins
  • Servings: 14
  • Yield: 1 9-inch cake

  • Preheat an oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9 inch round cake pan.
  • Put the raisins in a saucepan with enough water to cover and bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium low and allow to simmer for 15 minutes. Drain the water from the raisins. Stir the butter into the raisins until it melts and coats the raisins.
  • Beat the sugar into the eggs in a bowl. Sift the flour and baking powder together in a separate bowl. Stir the raisins and vanilla into the egg mixture; add the flour mixture and stir until just mixed. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 75 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Nutrition

    368 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 62mg
    • Sodium: 131mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 68g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 43g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 55mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 223mg