Description
Traditional Irish desserts for Christmas celebrations.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup butter
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 cup currants
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture.
- Stir in the raisins and currants.
- Pour the batter into a greased baking pan.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Notes
- Serve with whipped cream or custard.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Best enjoyed with a cup of tea or coffee.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Irish Christmas desserts, traditional Irish desserts, holiday baking