Weekend bakingGrandparentCo. Dublin
Granny's caraway cake
Shared by elaine · 16 October 2026
The story behind the recipe
My granny thought me how to make this when I was a child. She was born in 1916 so her generation didnt use an electric whisk. She She such a strong woman. She raised four sons after her husband died and she raised many grandchildren. I was lucky to have been one of them
- elaine
Ingredients
175g self-raising flour, 175g butter 175g golden caster sugar Drop of vanilla 3 large eggs 50g ground almonds 4 tablespoons milk 3 teaspoons caraway seeds
Method
Sift the flour, Add all dry ingredients, Make a well, add beaten eggs and melted butter. Whisk with an electric mixer, Pour into a loaf tin, bake in the low oven shelf for an hour until you can peirce and remove a dry knife. Top with icing sugar