Spanish Birthday Cake Recipe

July 07, 2023 Post a Comment

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Do you want to bake an impressive and delicious birthday cake for your special one's birthday? Well, if you are looking for something unique and special, this Spanish Birthday Cake recipe may be perfect for you. This recipe is easy to make and quite delicious. The combination of the moist cake and sweet frosting makes a perfect birthday cake. With the addition of a few Spanish flavors, it is even more special.

Ingredients

2 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup chopped almonds
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup diced dried apricots
1/2 cup diced dried figs
1/2 cup diced dried dates
1/2 cup diced prunes
1/2 cup diced candied orange peel
1/2 cup diced candied lemon peel
1/4 cup brandy

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and almond extracts. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk.
Stir in the almonds, walnuts, raisins, apricots, figs, dates, prunes, orange peel and lemon peel. Stir in the brandy.
Pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool in pan.

Nutrition

This Spanish Birthday Cake is rich in protein, fiber, and healthy fats. It provides a good source of carbohydrates and vitamins, as well as calcium and iron. One serving of this cake contains approximately:

Calories: 446
Total Fat: 16.7g
Saturated Fat: 6.4g
Cholesterol: 61mg
Sodium: 229mg
Total Carbohydrate: 62.9g
Dietary Fiber: 4.1g
Protein: 8.3g
Vitamin A: 6.2 %
Vitamin C: 1.7 %
Calcium: 7.2 %
Iron: 11.9 %

Tips

This Spanish Birthday Cake recipe is a great way to celebrate your special one's birthday. Here are some tips to help you make the perfect cake.

Make sure to use room temperature butter and eggs for the best results.
Be sure to sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt before adding it to the creamed butter and sugar.
You can use any combination of nuts, dried fruits, and candied peel for this cake. Feel free to mix and match to your taste.
If you don’t have buttermilk, you can use regular milk with a tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar.
You can serve the cake as is, or you can decorate it with frosting, whipped cream, or edible flowers.

This Spanish Birthday Cake is a delicious and unique cake that is sure to be a hit at any birthday celebration. With its moist cake and sweet frosting, it is sure to be a crowd pleaser. The addition of Spanish flavors makes it even more special. Have fun experimenting with the different nuts, dried fruits, and candied peel and make your own unique cake. Enjoy!