Dundee Cake

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Preparation info
  • Makes

    10

    Portions
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Gary Maclean's Scottish Kitchen: Timeless traditional and contemporary recipes

By Gary Maclean

Published 2022

  • About

Dundee cake is arguably the most famous of all of Scotland’s bakery recipes. Known as the Queen of Cakes, it was first made for Mary, Queen of Scots in the sixteenth century. The queen didn’t like cherries, which were very popular at the time, so the local baker added almonds and a legend was born. This recipe also incorporates marmalade – another incredible Dundonian invention.