Raisin, Almond and Whisky Cake

Name: Raisin, Almond and Whisky Cake
Total time: 35 min
Yield: Makes: 10-portion cake
Ingredients: 120 g / 4 oz flaked or slivered blanched almonds; 230 g / 8 oz plain flour; 60 g / 2 oz ground almonds; ¼ tsp ground cinnamon; 300 g / 10 oz seedless raisins; 90 ml / 3 fl oz whisky; 120 g / 4 oz butter; 120 g / 4 oz caster sugar; 2 eggs; 1–2 drops vanilla or bitter almond essence; 1 tsp baking powder

Preparation info

Makes:
10
-portion cake

Difficulty
Medium
Ready in
35 min

Appears in

Cakes

By Geraldene Holt

Published 2011

About

Whisky goes particularly well in this cake though brandy or rum can replace it.

Ingredients

90 ml / 3 fl oz whisky
300 g / 10

Cake
Vegetarian

Method

Start by warming 60 ml / 2 fl oz of whisky with the raisins. Leave the mixture in a warm place for at least 30 minutes to allow the fruit to absorb the liquid. Mix the remaining whisky with