Dundee cake facts for kids
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| Type | Fruit cake |
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| Place of origin | Scotland |
| Created by | Keiller's marmalade |
| Main ingredients | Currants, sultanas and almonds |
Dundee cake is a special Scottish fruit cake. It's known for being rich and full of flavor. This cake is a traditional treat, often enjoyed during holidays.
It's usually made with currants, sultanas, and almonds. Sometimes, people add fruit peel too. The top of the cake is always decorated with almonds in a cool circle pattern.
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The Story of Dundee Cake
How it Began
The Dundee cake first appeared in the city of Dundee, Scotland. This was back in the late 1700s. A company called Keiller's marmalade started making lots of these cakes. Some people even say they were the first to call it "Dundee cake."
A Royal Story
There's a fun story about how the cake got its unique look. It's said that Mary, Queen of Scots didn't like glacé cherries in her cakes. So, a special fruit cake was made just for her. This cake used almonds instead of cherries. This is why Dundee cakes have those pretty almond circles on top!
Where to Find It Today
Today, you can often buy Dundee cakes in supermarkets. They are popular all over the United Kingdom. The cake was also sold in British India and later in India. However, it's not sold in stores there anymore. Now, it's mostly given as a special gift.
Famous Fans of Dundee Cake
Some important people have really enjoyed Dundee cake.
- Queen Elizabeth was known to like Dundee cake for her tea.
- In the movie The Gathering Storm, Winston Churchill is shown loving Dundee cake.
