Legend has it that it was Janet Keiller who invented marmalade when her husband brought home a barrel-load of Seville oranges he’d manage to acquire cheaply. Before that pastes of quince and other fruits were popular: Mary, Queen of Scots, is reputed to have partaken of quince paste when on board ship to ease her seasickness.
How much truth there is in the minutiae of how Mrs. Keiller came to invent marmalade is open to argument, but it is true that the Keiller family built the first marmalade factory in 1797.
So, with such a connection to the country, we can’t leave Marmalade Cake out of our classic Scottish cakes page.
Ingredients
- 200ml (7fl oz) vegetable oil
- 4 rounded tablespoons marmalade
- 3 eggs
- 175g (6oz) caster sugar
- 60ml (4 tablespoons) milk
- 350g (12oz) self-raising flour
- ½ level teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
- Marmalade and flaked almonds to decorate
Method
- Pre-heat oven to 150°C , gas mark 2. Grease and line an 8” tin.
- Mix ingredients in given order and pour into the tin.
- Bake for 1½ hours. Remove from oven, spread top with marmalade and sprinkle with flaked almonds. Return to oven for 5 minutes.
- Leave to cool in the tin.
- Store in an airtight container.
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Raydale Preserves - Orange Marmalade with Whisky - 340g
- An austere, bold and strong flavoured marmalade.
- Traditionally made using the finest ingredients
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Raydale Preserves - Orange Marmalade with Whisky - 340g - Pack of 6
- An austere, bold and strong flavoured marmalade.
- Traditionally made using the finest ingredients
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Raydale Preserves - Orange Marmalade with Whisky - 340g - Pack of 3
- An austere, bold and strong flavoured marmalade.
- Traditionally made using the finest ingredients
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Raydale Preserves - Orange Marmalade with Stem Ginger - 340g - Pack of 6
- A lightly spiced twist on a traditional marmalade.
- Traditionally made using the finest ingredients
New
Raydale Preserves - Orange Marmalade with Stem Ginger - 340g
- A lightly spiced twist on a traditional marmalade.
- Traditionally made using the finest ingredients
New
Raydale Preserves - Orange Marmalade with Stem Ginger - 340g - Pack of 3
- A lightly spiced twist on a traditional marmalade.
- Traditionally made using the finest ingredients
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Sixsigma Foods Thin Cut Marmalade (6 x 454g) - Zesty Orange Spread with Fine Peel for Toast, Baking...
- Versatile Marmalade - Perfect as a spread, baking ingredient, glaze or sauce enhancer marmalade adds zesty sweetness to breakfasts, desserts, savory...
- Bright & Citrusy Flavor - Bursting with the fresh, zesty taste of oranges, perfect for brightening up your breakfast or adding depth to baked treats.
- Smooth Texture with Fine Peel - Made with delicately sliced orange peel for a smooth, easy to spread consistency that melts beautifully on toast or...
- Great for Baking & Glazing - Use in cakes, cookies and pastries or as a glaze for meats and desserts adds a sophisticated citrus twist.
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M&S Collection Blood Orange Marmalade, 235g, 2 Pack, Thick Cut, Soft Set, Fairtrade, In Premier Life...
- PREMIUM INGREDIENTS: Made with sweet Spanish blood oranges for a luxurious, rich flavour profile
- TEXTURE: Thick-cut, soft-set marmalade perfect for spreading on toast, scones, or incorporating into baking
- FAIRTRADE: Crafted using Fairtrade certified sugar, supporting sustainable farming practices
- GENEROUS SIZE: 235g jar provides ample servings for daily breakfast or teatime enjoyment
New
M&S Collection Blood Orange Marmalade, 235g, Thick Cut, Soft Set, Fairtrade, In Premier Life Store...
- PREMIUM INGREDIENTS: Made with sweet Spanish blood oranges for a luxurious, rich flavour profile
- TEXTURE: Thick-cut, soft-set marmalade perfect for spreading on toast, scones, or incorporating into baking
- FAIRTRADE: Crafted using Fairtrade certified sugar, supporting sustainable farming practices
- GENEROUS SIZE: 235g jar provides ample servings for daily breakfast or teatime enjoyment