Brodies Highland Skeachan Cake in a Tin

This twist on a traditional treacle cake recipe from the Scottish Highlands is gathering quite a following, particularly among fans of ginger. Brodies make a rich fruit cake, dense with dried fruits and cherries and add ale, molasses and lots of ginger – including some choice crystallized pieces for the top.

Guaranteed to cheer up the gloomiest of days.

PS It’s pronounced SKI-CAN.

Ingredients: Mixed Fruits (Sultanas, Raisins, Cherries, Mixed Peel) 44%, Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour Calcium, Iron, Niacin Thiamin), Eggs, Butter (Milk), Brown Sugar, Crushed Ginger, Brandy 4%, Treacle, Beer 3%, Alcohol 2%, Ground Ginger, Mixed Spice, Preservative (Sorbex).  For all allergens see ingredients listed in bold.