Spiced Currant Cake

As Zane bit into the cake the spiced currants popped in his mouth. The brushed icing melted against his tongue but nothing could turn his curiosity from the discovery in the old mine.

~ Prologue Part 1

The spice currant cake was a pastry found at the Howling Mountain Inn in OallEnAkhan .
Very popular sweet that went great with the local coffee made with small berries from the thorny currant bushes native to the area. Below is an interpretation you can make yourself in your world we've been told tastes like the real thing!

Cake

• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup Craisins
• 1oz of Rum (use a good rich flavored spirit.)
• 2 tablespoons of brown sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon allspice
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup applesauce
• 2 large eggs (beaten)

Frosting

• 8 ounces cream cheese (room temp)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups confectioner's sugar
• 1 tablespoon fresh Lemon juice
• milk or cream (to stretch if needed)

Directions for Cake

Cake first. Otherwise the frosting will be so lonesome.

1. Heat Rum (do not boil), Brown sugar and 1 cup of water together stirring until smooth.
2. Pour hot rum over raisins to cover. Let steep until plump, about 15 minutes, then drain.
3. Preheat oven to 350 F.
4. Line a 9 x 13-inch pan with non-stick foil.
5. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, cocoa, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, and allspice.
6. Make a well in the center to add oil, applesauce and beaten eggs and mix well.
7. Fold in plumped raisins.
8. Pour into pan and bake for 30 to 35 minutes.
9. Cool to room temperature.

Directions for Frosting

1. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
2. Add vanilla extract and confectioner's sugar.
3. Blend in lime juice. If the frosting is too thick add milk or cream as needed
4. Smooth frosting on top of Cake. Set cake in refrigerator for an hour to set.

Rarity

Was lost when OallEnAkhan fell

Weight

1 pound

Dimensions

full cake is a 9 inch circle

Base Price

1sp