Red Currant Cake
Red Currant Cake is a delightful dessert that beautifully blends sweet and tart flavors, making it a crowd-pleaser for any celebration. This moist, fluffy cake features fresh red currants, creating a stunning centerpiece for your dessert table. Whether served plain or topped with whipped cream, each slice is an explosion of berry goodness that evokes charming memories of sunlit afternoons in the garden. Easy to prepare and perfect for sharing, this cake will surely impress family and friends alike!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup fresh red currants
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in the red currants until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg