Seed Cake | The Hobbit; An Unexpected Party
Bilbo's traditional British seed cake with caraway seeds, inspired by The Hobbit. Perfect for tea with friends or your next Hobbit Day gathering.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup butter room temperature
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 3 egg yolks room temperature
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup butter room temperature
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon plus ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon sea salt
- A splash of brandy optional
- 3 tablespoons caraway seeds
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
- ¼ cup candied peel
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and line a 7-inch round cake tin with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together for about 2 minutes, until pale and fluffy. Scrape down the sides halfway through.
- Beat in the eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla until combined.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Start mixing on low speed, then increase to medium and beat for 6 minutes until light and airy.
- Stir in the caraway seeds, lemon zest, candied peel, and optional splash of brandy.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared tin and smooth the top.
- Bake for about 55 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
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