Traditional Irish Gur Cake Recipe
Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
Try our Traditional Irish Gur Cake Recipe that ensures a simple treat with sweet, buttery flavors, complemented by soft, flaky textures.
Servings: 16 servings
Ingredients
- 4¼ cups (10 ⅔ oz/303 g) fresh breadcrumbs
- 1 cup (8 fl oz/240 ml) black tea
- ¼ cup (1½ oz/35 g) self-raising flour
- 1 cup (5 oz/142 g) raisins
- 5 tablespoons golden syrup
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ginger
- ⅛ teaspoon cloves
- 1 recipe pie crust
- Egg wash
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Butter and line an 8-inch (20-cm) square baking pan and set aside.
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In a large bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, tea, flour, raisins, golden syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and cloves. Set aside to soak for 20 minutes.
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Roll out half of the pie crust to ¼ inch thick on a lightly floured surface. Trim to fit the bottom of the pan with it.
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Spread the breadcrumb filling evenly over the pastry.
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Roll out the remaining crust, trim to a square and place on top. Pick all over with a fork, then brush with egg wash.
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Bake for 45 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown.
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Let cool completely before cutting into 16 squares and serving. Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Recipe Notes
- Fresh breadcrumbs, not dried, are best for this recipe.
- Instead of separate spices, you can use 1 ½ tablespoons of mixed spice. Make your own to use in cakes, muffins, and cookies.
- Either golden or black raisins or sultanas will work in this recipe. You can also use an equal amount of any other dried fruit you prefer. If the fruit is large, chop before using.
- You can replace the golden syrup with honey if that is what you have on hand.
- This is a great grab-and-go snack, but it's also delicious served with our Two-Ingredient Vanilla Ice Cream or whipped cream.
- Store gur cake in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to three days.