Easter cake with raisins and candied fruits
8 servings
300 minutes
Easter kulich with raisins and candied fruits is a traditional Ukrainian festive bread symbolizing the resurrection and light of Christ's Resurrection. Its fluffy, airy texture with hints of citrus zest and vanilla offers a gentle aroma of spring. The rich flavor is enhanced by the cognac-soaked raisins and candied fruits, while roasted hazelnuts add a subtle nutty note. The white chocolate glaze adorned with dark chocolate patterns and golden decor makes it not just a treat but a work of art. This kulich pairs perfectly with warm tea or coffee, creating a cozy atmosphere for family celebrations. It holds an honored place on the Easter table, filling the home with joy and festivity.
1
Place all ingredients according to the recipe in the mixing container in the specified order. Select the 'Dough' program and press the 'Start' button.
- Kefir (2.5%): 100 ml
- Salt: 6 g
- Sugar: 100 g
- Vanilla sugar: 10 g
- Chicken egg: 3 pieces
- Butter: 150 g
- Orange zest: 0.5 teaspoon
- Lemon zest: 0.5 teaspoon
- Wheat flour: 550 g
- Dry yeast: 7 g
2
Add the soaked raisins, candied fruits, and crushed hazelnuts after the sound signal.
- Cognac (brandy): 30 g
- Raisins: 75 g
- Candied fruit: 75 g
- Chopped roasted hazelnuts: 50 g
3
Knead the dough and let it rise. The dough should increase in volume by 2-2.5 times. Punch down the dough and shape it.
4
Grease the multicooker pot with butter and place the dough ball in the pot.
- Butter: 150 g
5
Select the 'Yogurt' mode, time — 1.5 hours. When the dough rises, select the 'Baking' mode, cooking time — 1 hour.
6
Invert the kulich and bake it for another hour in the same mode.
7
Transfer the baked kulich to a rack and let it cool.
8
Cover the completely cooled kulich with melted white chocolate. Decorate the surface of the kulich with melted dark chocolate.
- White chocolate: 200 g
- 70% dark chocolate: 50 g
9
Let the chocolate set. Apply the decor with gold paint.
- Yellow food colouring: to taste
10
Cut the kulich into portions and serve at the table.
