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Launceston Cake

Launceston Cake is a modern English recipe (originating from Launceston in Cornwall) for a classic rich currant and ground almond fruit cake darkened with treacle (molasses). The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic English version of: Launceston Cake.

prep time

20 minutes

cook time

90 minutes

Total Time:

110 minutes

Serves:

8–10

Rating: 4.5 star rating

Tags : Vegetarian RecipesBaking RecipesCake RecipesBritish Recipes

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This cake is intimately associated with the town of Launceston in Cornwall. It's a classic currant cake flavoured with treacle (molasses).

Ingredients:

180g (6 oz) butter
180g (6 oz) sugar
1 tbsp black treacle (molasses)
1 tbsp golden syrup
3 eggs
240g (8 oz) plain flour
60g (2 oz) ground almonds
450g (1 lb) currants
60g (2 oz) finely-grated lemon zest

Method:

Cream together the sugar and butter until pale and fluffy. Work in the treacle and syrup (easier until they are heated gently until runny first) then add the eggs, one at a time, beating thoroughly to combine after each addition.

In a separate bowl, mix together the plain flour, ground almonds, currants and lemon zest. Fold the flour mixture carefully into the creamed mixture, mixing until just combined (do not over mix). Turn into a greased and floured cake or loaf tin then transfer to an oven pre-heated to 170ºC (340ºF) an bake for about 90 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a skewer inserted into the centre of the cake emerges cleanly.

Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the tin for 10 minutes. Turn out onto a wire rack and allow to cool completely before slicing into wedges and serving.