Cupcake with dried fruits

12 servings

60 minutes

Fruitcake with dried fruits is a fragrant and cozy treat, perfect for family tea time. This recipe has roots in Russian traditions, where baked goods with dried fruits always symbolized home comfort and abundance. Dried apricots, prunes, and raisins give the cake a delicate sweetness and a slight tanginess, while the vanilla aroma makes it even more appealing. Thanks to the kefir, the dough turns out airy and soft, while butter adds richness to the flavor. This cake is especially good in cold weather when you want something fragrant and warming. It pairs perfectly with tea or coffee, and a dusting of powdered sugar gives it a festive look. This cake is true coziness in every bite that can delight even the most discerning gourmet.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 305.7
• Proteins: 6.6g
• Fats: 12.9g
• Carbohydrates: 40.5g

Ingredients

• Grain flour: 450 g
• Dried apricots: 70 g
• Prunes: 70 g
• Raisin: 70 g
• Chicken egg: 2 g
• Kefir: 500 ml
• Baking powder: 1 tsp
• Vanillin: 1 tsp
• Salt: 1 tsp
• Sugar: 3 tbsp
• Butter: 100 g
• Vegetable oil: 50 ml
• Breadcrumbs: 2 tbsp
• Powdered sugar: 1 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Prepare the products.

2. Pour the flour into a dry bowl.

   Required ingredients:

   • Grain flour: 450 g

3. Add baking powder.

   Required ingredients:

   • Baking powder: 1 teaspoon

4. Then vanilla, salt, and sugar.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vanillin: 1 teaspoon
   • Salt: 1 teaspoon
   • Sugar: 3 tablespoons

5. Add eggs to the dry ingredients.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 2 g

6. Add kefir.

   Required ingredients:

   • Kefir: 500 ml

7. Cut the butter into small pieces.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 100 g

8. Melt the butter.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 100 g

9. Add to the bowl with the other ingredients.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 100 g

10. Mix everything with a mixer.

11. Mix first at low speed, then increase it.

12. Wash the dried apricots and prunes (if needed) and chop them.

    Required ingredients:

    • Dried apricots: 70 g
    • Prunes: 70 g

13. Add to the test.

    Required ingredients:

    • Dried apricots: 70 g
    • Prunes: 70 g

14. Then add raisins.

    Required ingredients:

    • Raisin: 70 g

15. Mix everything until a glossy, even mass.

16. Grease the baking dish with vegetable oil and add breadcrumbs.

    Required ingredients:

    • Vegetable oil: 50 ml
    • Breadcrumbs: 2 tablespoons

17. Evenly distribute the breadcrumbs on the bottom and sides of the mold.

18. Pour the mixture into the mold.

19. Tap the mold lightly on the table to evenly distribute the mass.

20. Bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes at 180 degrees.

21. Take out the ready cake and let it cool a bit.

22. Transfer it to a plate and sprinkle with powdered sugar.

    Required ingredients:

    • Powdered sugar: 1 tablespoon

23. Serve at the table.