1919 Australian Dark Cake Recipe - Treacle Cake Recipe - Old Cookbook Show Glen And Friends Cooking

golden syrup

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Honey provides natural sweetness with a different flavor profile.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option with similar texture.

self-raising flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour + baking powder

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia reduces calories while maintaining sweetness.

Welcome to the kitchen and introduction to the recipe from a 1919 Australian cookbook.

Cream together butter and white sugar in a mixing bowl.

Add 4 eggs one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition.

Mix flour and baking powder together in a separate bowl.

Add cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg to the flour mixture and stir.

Decide to add black treacle before the flour mixture to ensure it mixes well.

Spoon in the flour mixture gradually while mixing, trying not to make a mess.

Add milk to the batter after incorporating most of the flour.

Stir in currants and raisins, noting that currants are a type of raisin.

Add a few drops of vanilla extract and candied peel to the batter, using discretion on the amount.

Choose a cake pan for the batter, noting there are no specific size instructions in the recipe.

Preheat the oven to 350°F, but plan to reduce the temperature to 325°F once the cake is in.

Bake the cake for about two hours, checking for doneness as it cooks.

After baking, note that the cake is moist and has a nice texture with the raisins.

Cooking Techniques

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