Dripping cake
British traditional bread
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A dripping cake, also known as a dripper, is a traditional bread from Great Britain. The main ingredients are dripping, flour, brown sugar, spices, currants and raisins.[1] The ingredients are mixed thoroughly and baked in an oven.
| Alternative names | Drippers |
|---|---|
| Type | Sweet bread |
| Place of origin | Great Britain |
| Main ingredients | Dripping, flour, brown sugar, spices, currants, raisins |
Variations of dripping cake can be found in Wales, and in parts of England including Gloucestershire and Yorkshire. In Gloucestershire the dripping is allowed to form a toffee-like layer at the base of the cake.[2] It can be confused with the lardy cake, which is very similar apart from the principal ingredient being lard instead of beef dripping.
As dripping is left over from cooking a joint of meat, it is economical and filling, and has long been a popular snack with schoolchildren.[3] Dripping cakes are very rich and sweet, and despite contemporary concerns about high-calorie, high-fat foods, are still popular.
