1 cup of butter
1 cup of sugar
5 eggs
2 and 1/2 cups of wheat flour
1/2 tablespoon of baking powder
1/4 cup of Porto wine
3/4 cup of black currants, dusted with wheat flour
1 cup of butter
1 cup of sugar
5 eggs
2 and 1/2 cups of wheat flour
1/2 tablespoon of baking powder
1/4 cup of Porto wine
3/4 cup of black currants, dusted with wheat flour
In a large bowl, cream the butter with the sugar until it becomes light and fluffy
Add the eggs, flour, baking powder, and wine
Beat well to obtain a smooth and even batter
Add the currants and mix delicately
Pour into an English cake mold, 29 x 13 cm, and bake in moderate heat (150°C), preheated, for one hour or until inserting a toothpick into the center yields a clean result
Let it cool for 10 minutes before turning out
Serves 15 slices
286 calories per slice.
