Chocolate-honey gingerbread with raisins and nuts
8 servings
60 minutes
Chocolate-honey cake with raisins and nuts is a delightful treat with a deep, rich flavor that combines the sweetness of honey, the richness of cocoa, and the crunch of nuts. This dessert has roots in European culinary traditions where cakes have long been symbols of home comfort and celebration. Spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves give it a warm, aromatic touch that creates a cozy atmosphere. Raisins add a pleasant tartness while nuts provide a delicate texture. The cake is perfect for leisurely tea time, especially on cool days. Its simple preparation makes it an accessible treat for the whole family, while powdered sugar gives it an elegant festive appearance.
1
Pour water into a saucepan, add sugar, honey, and oil.
- Water: 1 glass
- Brown sugar: 0.5 glass
- Honey: 3 tablespoons
- Vegetable oil: 0.5 glass
2
Put on the fire and stir until dissolved. Cool down.
3
Add soda, cocoa, spices, and mix.
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon
- Cocoa powder: 2 tablespoons
- Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Ground cloves: pinch
- Cardamom seeds: 0.5 teaspoon
4
In a blender on pulse mode (or in a mortar), grind the walnuts and place them in a separate container along with the pine nuts (no need to grind them).
- Crushed walnuts: 0.5 glass
- Pine nuts: 2 tablespoons
5
Pour boiling water over the raisins for 5 minutes, then add to the nuts.
- Golden raisins: 2 tablespoons
6
Meanwhile, pour the chilled mixture into a blender, add flour, and blend until smooth.
- Wheat flour: 1.5 glass
7
Place the mixture in a container with nuts and raisins and mix.
8
Bake in the oven for 30–40 minutes at 180–200 degrees.
9
Sprinkle the finished gingerbread with powdered sugar.
- Icing sugar: 2 tablespoons