Wikis tagged with british-and-irish

Posted by Anonymous Old potato cake recipe of my grandmother's. Good served with fruit. Irish Potato Cake Ingredients 2/3 cup shortening 2 cups white sugar 2 eggs 3/4 cup milk 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons ground cloves 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg 2 cups mashed cooked potatoes 1 cup chopped walnuts 1 cup raisins Instructions 1 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch Bundt pan. Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. Set...

Posted by Anonymous Delicious Irish fruit cake. Serve thickly sliced with butter. Barm Brack Ingredients 1 3/4 cups brewed black tea, cold 1 cup packed light brown sugar 1 1/4 cups golden raisins 1/4 cup chopped candied citron 1 1/4 cups self-rising flour 1 egg, beaten Instructions 1 Put the tea, sugar, raisins and peel into a bowl, cover and leave to soak overnight.2 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8 inch round pan.3 Sift the flour into the fruit mixture, add the egg and beat well.4 Pour into the cake pan and bake at 350 degrees F (175...

Posted by Anonymous This is an Northern Ireland recipe given to me by my Mum many years ago!! This cake is always much tastier the following day! Enjoy! Boiled Fruit Cake Ingredients 1 cup water 4 cups candied mixed fruit 1 cup white sugar 3/4 cup butter 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon mixed spice 2 eggs, beaten Instructions 1 Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan, and line with parchment paper or aluminum foil.2 Combine the water, mixed fruit, sugar and butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a...

Posted by Anonymous A traditional Easter fruitcake decorated with marzipan balls that represent the 11 Apostles (Judas was excluded.) Bake in a deep pan. Easter Simnel Cake Ingredients 1 cup margarine, softened 1 cup light brown sugar 4 eggs 1 3/4 cups self-rising flour 1 1/3 cups golden raisins 1 cup currants 2/3 cup candied cherries - rinsed, dried and quartered 1/4 cup candied mixed fruit peel, chopped 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest 2 teaspoons mixed spice   1 pound almond paste 2 tablespoons apricot jam 1 egg, beaten Instructions 1 Preheat oven to 300 degrees F...

Posted by Anonymous Little individual pastries bursting with currants and spice. Serve with Tea or coffee. Eccles Cakes Ingredients 1 pound shortdough pastry 1/3 cup white sugar 2 tablespoons butter 3/4 cup currants 1 ounce candied mixed citrus peel 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 1 egg white, beaten 1/8 cup white sugar Instructions 1 In a medium saucepan, combine 1/3 cup sugar and 2 tablespoons butter. cook over medium heat until melted. Add currants, candied peel, nutmeg and allspice. Continue to cook until heated through. Remove from heat and...

Posted by Anonymous This cake hails from Britain. English Caraway Cake Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter, softened 1/2 cup butter, softened 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder salt to taste 3/4 cup white sugar 1 tablespoon caraway seed 1 egg 1/2 cup milk Instructions 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F ( 175 degrees C). Grease and flour the bottom and sides of an 8 inch round cake pan with 1 tablespoon softened butter or margarine.2 Sift together flour, salt, and baking powder.3 Cream 1/2 cup butter or margarine and sugar together. Mix in caraway seeds and...

Posted by Anonymous A dense pound cake with 3 flavors - vanilla, orange and almond. English Pound Cake Ingredients 3 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup butter 3 cups white sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup sour cream 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon orange extract 1/4 teaspoon almond extract 6 eggs Instructions 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan. Sift together the flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.2 In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Blend in...

Posted by Anonymous This dessert recipe came from a friend from England, Gill Overfelt. She is one of the best people in the world (an angel in disguise!). It is delicious and elegant looking layered in a trifle bowl or individual dessert glasses. English Trifle Ingredients 2 (8 or 9 inch) white cake layers, baked and cooled 2 pints fresh strawberries 1/4 cup white sugar 1 pint fresh blueberries 2 bananas 1/4 cup orange juice 1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix 2 cups milk 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1/4 cup blanched slivered almonds 12 maraschino cherries...

Posted by Anonymous This has been a favorite of my husband's since I can long remember. His mother always manages to bake him one every year (she's 75) for Christmas......though she claims it's always his last. English Walnut Date Cake Ingredients 2 pounds dates, pitted and chopped 2 pounds English walnuts, coarsely chopped 1 cup white sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 4 egg yolks 4 egg whites Instructions 1 Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan.2 In a large bowl, combine dates, walnuts, sugar,...

Posted by Anonymous A scrumptious date nut cake that is truly fit for a queen. It is crowned with a broiled coconut topping. Queen Elizabeth Cake I Ingredients 1 cup boiling water 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped 1/4 cup butter, softened 1 cup white sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1 cup flaked coconut 2/3 cup packed brown sugar 6 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup cream Instructions 1 Pour boiling water over dates in a small bowl, and let stand until...

Posted by Anonymous My husband's favorite cake. A very easy and fast preparation that smells delightful while cooking. Queen Elizabeth Cake II Ingredients 1 pound dates, pitted and chopped 1 cup boiling water 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup white sugar 1 cup butter 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup chopped walnuts Instructions 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch pan. In a saucepan, combine dates, boiling water and baking soda. Let stand while mixing the batter.2 In a large...

Posted by Anonymous This gingerbread differs from our own North American one although both have European origins. Scottish Gingerbread Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup white sugar 3/4 cup molasses 2 eggs 1 cup beer 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour 1 tablespoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup diced candied orange peel 1/2 cup finely chopped almonds Instructions 1 Stir together the flours, spices, and baking soda.2 In a...

Posted by MissBaritone This is a tradational English Fruit Cake (sometimes known as spice cake). It is usually used as the base for celebration cakes and is covered in marzipan and either Royal Icing or fondant English Fruit Cake (spice cake) Ingredients 12 oz plain flour 2 teaspoons mixed spice 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon grated nutmeg 9oz butter 9oz soft brown sugar 2 tablespoons black treacle 6 eggs 2lb mixed dried fruit (currants, sultanas, rasins) 6oz chopped mix peel 4oz chopped nuts 4oz chopped glace cherries 1/4 bottle of alcohol (either brandy, whiskey or sherry)...

Posted by JanH Adapted by Karen Phillips from the Chatelaine Golden anniversary recipe collection. Buttermilk-Banana Cake Ingredients 2/3 cup soft margarine or butter 1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla 2 cups flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup buttermilk or sour milk (substitute 1 Tbsp. vinegar and plain milk to fill 1/2 cup) 3 mashed very ripe bananas Instructions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease the bottom of two round layer...

Posted by JanH Make your own cakes mixes. Metric measurements. Cake Mix Recipe Ingredients 1 1/2 cups self-raising flour 3/4 cup caster sugar 2 Tblsp. skim milk powder 125 g butter When preparing cake mix: 2 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla essence 1/2 cup water Instructions 1. Combine flour, sugar and milk powder in processor. 2. Add chopped, cold butter. 3. Process for about 20 seconds or until butter is evenly distributed through the dry ingredients. 4. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 months. 5. TO MAKE CAKE: 6. Place cake mixture into bowl. 7. Add...

Posted by lynseyg2002 This sponge cake is a firm yet moist cake and is ideal for carving (best when frozen). It can be made up to a week in advance and can be wrapped and frozen for upto 3 months, so it is ideal for when you have a biirthday coming up but won't have time to make one. Madeira cake Ingredients plain flour 450g baking powder 2 1/2 tsp soft margarine 350g caster sugar 350g eggs (medium) 6 lemon juice 2 1/2 tbsp Instructions Preheat the oven to 160 c/ 325F Grease a deep cake tin, line the bottom and sides with a...

Posted by lutie Strawberry Butter Cream Filling Ingredients 3 cups butter, room temperature 1 cup vegetable shortening 2 - 32 oz. bags 10X sugar (powdered sugar) 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream 1 over-flowing Tablespoon Creme Bouquet Dash Salt 24 oz jar of Strawberry Preserves Instructions Beat for 3 to 4 minutes: 3 cups butter, room temperature 1 cup Crisco Add (slowly): 2 - 32 oz. bags 10X sugar (powdered sugar) 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream 1 over-flowing Tablespoon Creme Bouquet Dash salt Beat for 5 minutes and slowly add the rest of the heavy whipping cream, (It is your...

Posted by cupcakeco I've never made the Chocolate Guinness cake from scratch (per any of the various recipes found online)-- however, I did make my own "doctored" version solely out of grocery-store bought ready-made ingredients. The finished cake I cannot, therefore, truthfully compare to the scratch recipe, but this version is on its own very good--chocolaty and very moist, with just a hint of Guinness (not overpowering-- a pleasant and unexpected undertone). Whipped cream cheese-flavored icing provides the ideal finish-- mildly sweet, allowing the flavors of the cake to take...

Posted by jessica101 this is really simple to do its fun easy and very good Triple chocolate brownie cake Ingredients chocolate cake mix (follow the ingredients it calls for) brownie mix chocolate chips chocolate icing Instructions you mix your cake mix andbrownie mix add half the chips cook it what the cake mix directions time is let cool but icing and rest of chips on it cut it in 12 squares and serve enjoy!!!!! not that good for you but its very good for any celebration

Posted by Billyduffy A good recipe for using up stale cake cut-offs I got from an old Baker in London. Chocolate ginger sheet Ingredients Stale cake 700g Hot water 500g Brown Sugar 450g Golden syrup { corn syrup } 450g High ratio shortening 300g Egg 150g Strong bread flour 450g Ground ginger 25g Mixed spice 15g Bicarb of soda 15g Instructions Mix stale cake and hot water to a paste blend in golden syrup ,...