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Easy Sultana Cake

A delightful, heart-healthy cake made with sultanas, providing natural sweetness and a nutritious option for dessert or snack.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Baking
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 400 g Sultanas Provides natural sweetness and moisture.
  • 250 ml Water Used to hydrate the sultanas.
  • 250 g Butter Adds richness; can use butter alternatives.
  • 385 g Sugar Standard ingredient; can be substituted with healthier options.
  • 260 g Plain Flour Base for the cake; can use gluten-free alternatives.
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder Helps the cake rise.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Enhances sweetness.
  • 3 Eggs Provides protein and helps the cake rise.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F).
  2. Grease and line a 20 or 22 cm square cake tin.
  3. In a large saucepan, place the sultanas and water. Bring to a boil over high heat and boil for about 8 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat, add butter, and stir until melted. Mix in sugar thoroughly and let cool for 20 to 30 minutes.
  5. Sift flour and baking powder together in a separate bowl.
  6. Once the sultana mixture has cooled, add sifted flour and baking powder to the bowl and stir until well combined.
  7. Add lightly beaten eggs and vanilla extract, stirring until the batter is homogeneous.
  8. Pour batter into the prepared cake tin and smooth the top.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 10 to 1 hour and 25 minutes, covering with foil halfway through.
  2. Test with a skewer; it should come out clean.
Cooling and Storing
  1. Cool in the tin for 15 to 20 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  2. Wrap in cling wrap and store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 1 month.

Notes

Consider using sugar substitutes for lower calories. Great for meal prep; store properly to retain moisture. Add nuts or spices for variations.