Red Currant Pie Or Is It Cake Recipe

Inspired by a German adventure! This recipe transforms a basket of sweet-tart red currants into a magical dessert – is it a pie? Is it a cake? It's both! The secret lies in a perfectly balanced base that lets the fresh currants shine. Imagine juicy bursts of red currant flavor in every bite. Easily adaptable – try it with strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries for endless delicious variations! This recipe is perfect for summer baking and impressing your guests.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 321 kcal
Protein 9g
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Ingredients for Red Currant Pie Or Is It Cake

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How to Make Red Currant Pie Or Is It Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.
  5. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Gently fold in the red currants.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  8. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before releasing the sides of the springform pan.
  10. Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

109g

Fat

38g

Carbs

16g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Red Currant Pie Or Is It Cake?

Red Currant Pie Or Is It Cake takes about 80 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 60 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Red Currant Pie Or Is It Cake?

Red Currant Pie Or Is It Cake has approximately 321 calories per serving, with about 9 g protein, 16 g carbohydrates and 19 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Red Currant Pie Or Is It Cake?

The key ingredients for Red Currant Pie Or Is It Cake are All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Butter, White Sugar, Egg Yolks, Lemon Zest. See the full list with measurements above.

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