Description
Caraway seed cake by Mary Berry brings aromatic charm to traditional British baking. Sweet, buttery crumb with distinctive caraway notes offers comforting flavor perfection you’ll savor with afternoon tea.
Ingredients
Scale
- 175 g/6.2 oz softened butter
- 175 g/6.2 oz caster sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 175 g/6.2 oz self-raising flour
- 1 ½ tsps caraway seeds
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsps milk
- zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C), with fan setting at 320°F (160°C). Butter and line a 2-pound loaf pan with parchment paper, ensuring full coverage. Sift flour and baking powder together in a separate bowl.
- Creaming: Utilize an electric mixer to blend butter and sugar until the mixture transforms into a pale, voluminous cream. Introduce eggs individually, thoroughly mixing after each incorporation to maintain a silky texture.
- Batter Development: Delicately fold the flour mixture into the wet ingredients using a spatula, crafting a smooth, uniform batter. Gently integrate whole milk, caraway seeds, and lemon zest, ensuring even distribution throughout the mixture.
- Baking Process: Carefully pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula. Tap the pan lightly to eliminate potential air pockets. Position in the preheated oven and bake for 50-55 minutes, checking doneness with a thin skewer that should emerge clean.
- Cooling and Finishing: Rest the cake in the pan for 10 minutes to stabilize its structure. Transfer to a wire rack and allow to cool completely. Craft a glaze by whisking powdered sugar and lemon juice until achieving a smooth, pourable consistency. Once cooled, elegantly drizzle the glaze over the cake, allowing it to naturally flow down the sides.
Notes
- Seed Precision: Use freshly ground caraway seeds for maximum flavor intensity and aromatic profile.
- Temperature Tip: Check oven accuracy with a separate thermometer to ensure perfect baking conditions.
- Mixing Magic: Cream butter and sugar until incredibly light and fluffy, which creates a tender cake texture.
- Glaze Guidance: Let cake cool completely before applying glaze to prevent melting and ensure smooth coverage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 302
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 114 mg