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Old-Fashioned English Treacle Cake with Orange Syrup Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

This Old-Fashioned English Treacle Cake with Orange Syrup Joy is a moist, rich cake bursting with deep molasses flavor balanced by a bright, citrusy orange syrup. Made with classic ingredients like treacle, brown sugar, and fresh orange zest and juice, this traditional treat is perfect for afternoon tea or a cozy dessert. The cake is baked to perfection, then drizzled with a thickened orange syrup that adds a delightful tangy sweetness.

Ingredients

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For the Cake

  • 200g all-purpose flour
  • 100g unsalted butter
  • 150g treacle
  • 100g brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 150ml milk
  • Zest of 1 orange

For the Orange Syrup

  • Juice of 1 orange
  • 100g sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a cake pan to prevent sticking during baking.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps to incorporate air for a tender cake.
  3. Add Treacle: Mix in the treacle thoroughly into the creamed butter and sugar, ensuring an even distribution of the rich molasses flavor.
  4. Whisk Eggs and Milk: In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and milk together to combine them smoothly.
  5. Combine Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the egg and milk mixture into the butter, sugar, and treacle mixture, mixing gently to avoid curdling.
  6. Mix Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to ensure they are well combined and aerated.
  7. Combine Wet and Dry: Slowly mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined; do not overmix to keep the cake tender.
  8. Add Orange Zest: Stir in the zest of one orange to infuse the batter with fresh citrus aroma.
  9. Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  10. Make Orange Syrup: While the cake bakes, combine the fresh orange juice and sugar in a small saucepan. Boil the mixture until it thickens into a syrup, stirring occasionally.
  11. Cool and Drizzle: Once baked, allow the cake to cool in the pan for a few minutes, then remove it to a wire rack. Drizzle the thickened orange syrup evenly over the cooled cake to finish.

Notes

  • Use fresh orange zest and juice for the best citrus flavor in both the cake and syrup.
  • If treacle is not available, you can substitute with molasses for a similar taste.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter to keep the cake light and tender.
  • The baking time may vary depending on your oven, so start checking at 30 minutes.
  • Store the cake covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: British

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