Baking Academy of Ireland Recipe: Porter Cake
The original comfort food cake. Derek O'Brien, Master Baker.
You will need to following equipment:
Bowl; Sauspan; Weighing Scales; Jug; Spatula; Baking Tray; Baking Parchment;
Ingredients:
Stage 1:
Butter: 100gr
Milk: 100gr
G Currants: 150gr
Raisins: 150gr
Sultanas: 70gr
Glace Cherries: 150gr
Mixed Peel: 70gr
Golden Syrup: 170gr
Place the ingredients in the saucepan.
Gently heat to melt the butter and then bring to the boil.
Simmer gently for 5 minutes and remove from heat.
Stage2:
Bottled stout: 85gr
Add to boiled fruit mixture and allow to cool.
Stage 3:
Egg: 70gr
Add the egg and mix in.
Stage 4:
Bread Soda: 1gr
Plain Flour: 150gr
Baking Powder: 3gr
Mixed Spice: 3gr
Sift together well. Add to the mixture and mix in
Method:
Make up the recipe in the stages as described above.
Preparation Instructions:
- Pour mixture into a 20cm (8 inch) baking parchment lined baking pan.
Bake:
Place in the oven at 150°C and bake for 90 to 120 minutes – depending on size.