Description
A delightful and rich dessert packed with dried fruits, nuts, and warm spices, perfect for festive occasions or cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
- Dried cherries
- Raisins
- Dams
- Orange peel
- Confited lemon
- Rum or brandy
- Butter
- Sugar
- Eggs
- Flour
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Clove
- Lemon zest
- Orange zest
- Mixed nuts
Instructions
- Soak fruits: Combine dried cherries, raisins, dams, orange peel, and confited lemon with rum or brandy. Let them marinate for at least 4 hours.
- Prepare dough: In a mixing bowl, beat the butter with sugar until fluffy. Add in eggs and citrus zests, mixing well. Gradually incorporate the flour and spices.
- Add fruits and bake: Gently fold the soaked fruits and mixed nuts into the dough. Pour into a prepared baking pan and bake at 165 °C (325 °F) for about 1 hour or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Finish: Once baked, let the cake cool completely. Brush the top with more rum or brandy and decorate with glazed cherries or icing sugar.
Notes
For best flavor, use fresh dried fruits. This cake tastes better a few days after baking. Can be served plain or with vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 240 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: fruit cake, German dessert, festive cake, traditional baking, dried fruit cake