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Icelandic Christmas Cake

SUBMITTED BY: Gudny Bjorg Kjaerbo

"A good everyday cake (my grandfather loves it). Originally submitted to CakeRecipe.com."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 6 stars. This recipe average a 4.5 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 1 - 11inch loaf pan

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon cardamom flavored extract

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 11 inch loaf pan.
  2. Cream the butter or margarine and the sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at time beating well after each one. Stir in the milk, lemon and cardamom flavorings. Stir in the flour and the baking powder.
  3. Sift a little flour over the raisins then stir them into the batter. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  4. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 55 to 60 minutes.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2002 by EILEEN B. K.
Great recipe! I have made a few times! I used 1 tsp ground cardamon and the grated rind of 1... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2005 by CANDELA78
perfect for breakfast and so so easy to make! great taste. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2007 by EDELWEISS
This is my favorite raisin cake. Easy to bake but also delightful to eat with that terrific... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2007 by SUGAR88
Great flavor, but what a mess! The very center was still a tiny bit gooey, and the rest was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2007 by Mom
This takes quite a while to bake, but it is well worth it. I was amazed that this was one of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2006 by KLOKANEK
This quick bread is simply amazing and very forgiving. I've made it at least 10 times, once... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Icelandic Christmas Cake

Servings Per Recipe: 16

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 225

  • Total Fat: 9.7g
  • Cholesterol: 51mg
  • Sodium: 163mg
  • Total Carbs: 31.8g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.7g
  • Protein: 3.4g

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