How to Make an Old Fashioned Currant Cake

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Preheat the oven to around 180ºC/350ºC (moderate).

   Line or grease the cake pan.
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   Step 2: Cream the butter and sugar.

   , Add the golden syrup and sour milk.
   
   Stir to combine. , Alternate gradually with the addition of the currants, raisins and ground cloves. , Fold into the cake batter. ,,, Bake for around 2 hours.
   
   The cake is ready when a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. , Cool on a wire cooling rack.
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   Step 3: Fold in the egg yolks.

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   Step 4: Add the sifted flour

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   Step 5: cinnamon

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   Step 6: mixed spice and nutmeg.

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   Step 7: Beat the 3 egg whites until stiff.

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   Step 8: Add the dissolved baking soda and mix through.

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   Step 9: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.

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    Step 10: Place in the oven.

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    Step 11: Remove from the oven once baked.

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