Christmas cake with dried fruits
6 servings
120 minutes
Christmas cake with dried fruits is a cozy treat filled with the aromas of the holiday and the warmth of family traditions. Its history begins in Europe, where dried fruits and nuts have long been considered symbols of prosperity and well-being. This cake features a rich flavor where the sweetness of dates and figs harmonizes with the slight tartness of dried cherries and the depth of walnuts. The texture is dense yet tender due to a special mixing method. It stores well, and over time its flavor becomes even richer. This cake can be served with a cup of hot tea or coffee, and its preparation becomes a true ritual that fills the home with aromas of vanilla and roasted nuts. Holiday spirit in every bite!
1
Preheat the oven to 150 degrees. Mix flour with salt, baking powder, soda, add dried fruits, sugar, and nuts, and mix thoroughly by hand.
- Wheat flour: 0.8 glass
- Salt: 0.5 teaspoon
- Baking powder (raising agent): 0.3 teaspoon
- Baking soda: 0.3 teaspoon
- Brown sugar: 0.8 glass
- Dried apricots: 75 g
- Pitted prunes: 75 g
- Pitted dates: 140 g
- Dried cherries: 30 g
- Fig: 95 g
- Walnuts: 390 g
2
Whisk the eggs with vanilla until pale and the mixture doubles in volume. Pour in the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly by hand to coat all the dried fruits with a thin layer of liquid batter.
- Chicken egg: 3 pieces
- Vanilla: to taste
3
Line the mold with parchment, place the dough in it, press to eliminate air pockets, and send it to a preheated oven for about 70-75 minutes. If baking two small cakes, reduce the time to one hour. If the surface starts to brown quickly, cover it with foil. The cake should be golden-brown.
4
Remove from the oven and cool in the pan. Then wrap in parchment and store, if you can resist the temptation to try at least a small piece :)
