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Marmalade Cake

April 29, 2020 Penny 7 Comments

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Marmalade Cake

Marmalade Cake

I am not sure I knew that Marmalade Cake was a recognised cake bake until I was browsing my Grandmother’s handwritten recipe book for ideas. And I came across a Marmalade Cake recipe.

Running a B&B means we always have plenty of marmalade in stock – and in this current time of Lockdown it is not getting eaten – so it seemed the perfect recipe to try out!

Marmalade Cake is a simple cake recipe made gorgeous by the addition of orange marmalade. A delightful home baked cake!

My Grandmother’s Recipe Book

If you have been to my website before you may know that several of the cake recipes come from my Grandmother’s handwritten recipe book – such as Date And Walnut Cake. She was born in 1901 – the daughter of a blacksmith and one of 5 siblings. She knew a lot about simple cooking that was always delicious. And I remember her cakes as a child. It is there a delight to bake her cakes now from recipes that were written down by her. A real connection to the past.

A Gentle, Soft Cake

This cake has the usual ingredients of butter, eggs, self-raising flour and sugar but because of the marmalade and milk has a very soft texture. The recipe recommends bake time of 90 minutes but I thought that was too long. I gave it just over an hour at a slightly lower temperature than suggested. My oven is a fan oven and my Grandma’s would not have been.

It is quite a soft cake even when it is baked and cooled so handle gentle while it cools. Leave in the tin until it is almost cool before removing onto a wire rack.

Store in an airtight container.

Which Marmalade?

I don’t think it really matters what type of Marmalade you use – probably your favourite is best. so whether it is thin cut, thick cut or however you like it. I am sure Lemon or Lime Marmalade would be good too! And especially good if home made!

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Marmalade Cake Recipe


Ingredients

  • 225g / 8oz self raising flour
  • 125g / 4oz sugar
  • 125g / 4oz butter, softened
  • 125g / 4oz Marmalade
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 4 tablespoons milk

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 160 degrees C

  2. Grease a 2lb loaf tin

  3. In a large bowl cream together the butter and sugar

  4. Stir in the marmalade

  5. Stir in the flour and beaten eggs and milk a little at a time.

  6. Mix until thoroughly combined to a soft mixture

  7. Put into the greased tin

  8. Bake in the oven for about an hour

  9. Check to see if done by placing a sharp knife in the middle. If it comes out clean, it is done, otherwise give it a few minutes and try again

  10. Allow to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool

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Comments

  1. Kevin says

    December 2, 2024 at 2:46 pm

    made this last week, exactly as you’re recipe but added 1.5 TSP of vanilla extract (just because I like it) and reduced the milk accordingly, came out great, absolutely delicious, making another one today,it didn’t hang around long!. I like this old and simple recipe, very easy to make with great results. thanks for sharing. 🙂

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    • Penny says

      December 3, 2024 at 11:43 am

      Fabulous – glad you enjoyed it so much! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Frank Young says

    October 24, 2024 at 7:53 pm

    Hi Penny, I’m going to try this recipe at the weekend. Wish me luck.Cheers

    Reply
  3. Daphne Snelson says

    February 26, 2023 at 1:33 pm

    I did 50% extra, used lime and lemon marmalade (doubled the quantity), added 1tsp baking powder and did them as muffins in paper cases – 15 minutes on 170°. So light and airy. Half my bakes are given to my neighbour and I find portion control easier with muffins! Will be freezing some, fingers crossed.

    Reply
    • Penny says

      February 26, 2023 at 1:34 pm

      Sounds fabulous! Great idea!

      Reply
  4. Penny Hutchinson says

    August 26, 2021 at 5:28 pm

    Lovely light, well flavoured cake and was very simple to make. I used lemon and lime marmalade and replaced 2 of the tablespoons of milk with Greek yoghurt as I had some to finish off.
    Took an hour in my gas oven.

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    • Penny says

      August 28, 2021 at 8:48 am

      Thank you so much for your feedback and tips 🙂

      Reply

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