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Slices of cinnamon red currant cake
Refreshing red currants and spicy cinnamon in a cake

Cinnamon Red Currant Cake

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Cakes and Desserts
Red currants hide an explosion of tartness in their tiny berries, softened here by sweet batter and whipped cream. Cinnamon doesn't just spice it up; it adds depth to the fruit's freshness. This cake is a play on contrasts: the crunch of seeds, the soft sponge, and the creamy topping meet in every bite.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 35 mins
⌛ Total Time 1 hr 25 mins
🍽️ Servings 8 servings
🔥 Calories 350 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Cake Pan
  • Sifter
  • Electric Mixer
  • Spatula

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Egg

Instructions

1 ✓

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a cake pan with parchment paper or grease and flour it.

Tip: Proper prep guarantees the finished cake comes out intact.
2 ✓

Sift the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon together in a bowl.

Tip: Mixing dry ingredients ensures the baking powder acts evenly throughout the dough.
3 ✓

Cream the butter with the sugar until fluffy, then beat in the eggs one by one, followed by the vanilla.

Tip: The goal is an emulsion: the fat and the water content of the eggs should combine into a smooth cream.
4 ✓

Fold the flour mixture into the butter base until just combined. Do not overmix!

Tip: Overmixing drives out the carbon dioxide gases prematurely and leads to a dense cake.
5 ✓

Pour half the batter into the pan, scatter half the currants (tossed in a little flour) over it, then cover with the remaining batter.

Tip: Layering ensures fruit in every slice and prevents them from all sinking to the bottom.
6 ✓

Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely on a wire rack.

Tip: Hot cake is hard to cut and would melt the whipped cream topping.
7 ✓

Whip the cold heavy cream with the powdered sugar, spread over the top of the cake, and garnish with the remaining fresh currants.

Tip: Fresh fruit on top hints at the flavor profile and adds texture.

Recipe FAQ

Are the currants too sour?
That's the nature of this fruit. If you mind, toss the berries in a little powdered sugar before using.
Can I use other berries?
Yes, blueberries or cranberries are excellent alternatives.

Ingredients

  • 10 oz Fresh Red Currants (stemmed)
  • 1 2/3 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 stick Butter (room temperature, 4 oz)
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 2 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 3/4 cup Heavy Cream (cold)
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 2 tbsp Powdered Sugar
  • 1 pinch Salt