Scotch cake is a delicious traditional Scottish dessert, also known as butter cake, fly cake, or plain cake. It is a rich, dense cake made with flour, butter, sugar, and eggs. The cake is often flavored with vanilla or almond extract and sometimes includes dried fruit such as raisins or currants. Some synonyms for Scotch cake include tea cake, fruit loaf, or Dundee cake. Tea cake is similar in texture and flavor to Scotch cake but is often smaller and served with a cup of tea. Fruit loaf is a cake made with dried fruit and nuts and served sliced like bread. Dundee cake is a traditional Scottish fruitcake made with almonds and candied fruit.