Christmas season, also called holiday season is full of fun & joy. And its celebrated with super-delicious cakes, cookies, sweets & savories. The moist, yummy fruit cake is a must accompaniment. Its always a crowd pleaser.
This Christmas cake is full of …fresh fruit flavors & a soft nutty taste. Its simple to make & perfect served with a dollop of cream.
Here I am sharing a slice of cake and easy recipe with all of you..:)
Ingredients
Broken nuts, cherry, raisins, peeled orange, kismis, dates - ½ cup
Rum or brandy -2 tbsp
Butter - 4 tbsp
Sugar - ¾ cup
Egg - 1
All purpose flour - 75 g
Baking pwd - ½ tsp
Baking soda - ½ tsp
Vanilla essence - 1 tsp
Caramel essence - 2 tsp
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Instructions
1.
Chop the dry fruits and soak them in brandy or rum or orange juice
2.
Allow to soak for 3 to 4 days in an airtight container
3.
Beat the butter and sugar till light and fluffy
4.
Break the egg into the bowl and blend
5.
Sieve the maida with baking pwd
6.
Mix them with soaked fruits Give a good mix
7.
Add the caramel essence and vanilla essence to the cake mixture
8.
Beat the mixture until smooth
9.
Now add the maida flour mixture ( step 6) to the cake mixture
10.
Fold gently Now the batter is ready to bake
11.
Spoon it into the lined cake tin
12.
With a wet hand, press the mixture into the tin and smooth on top, so that its level
13.
Bake it for 180 degree celcius for one hour or until the cake feels firm to the touch and a skewer comes out clean after being inserted into the cake
14.
Remove the cake from the tin and allow it to rest on a wire rack
15.
Let it cool for about 20 mins
16.
Wow…that’s it your plum cake is ready !
17.
Enjoy a slice with your morning coffee or serve it warm with dessert!