Description
A delightful cake rich with flavors of dried fruits and spices, perfect for celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried cherries
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 cup prunes
- 1/2 cup orange peel
- 1/2 cup confit lemon
- 1/2 cup rum or brandy
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups flour
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp clove
- 1 grated lemon
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts
Instructions
- Soak fruits: Combine the dried fruits with rum or brandy and marinate for at least 240 minutes.
- Prepare dough: Beat the butter with sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, vanilla, and grated lemon. Mix in the dry ingredients and spices.
- Add fruits and bake: Stir in the soaked fruits and nuts into the dough. Pour the mixture into a baking pan and bake at 165°C (325°F) for 60 minutes.
- Finish: Let the cake cool and brush with more rum or brandy to enhance flavors. Decorate with glazed cherries or sprinkle icing sugar on top.
Notes
Ensure that you soak fruits thoroughly for the best flavor. Use fresh spices for a more intense taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: German cake, fruit cake, dessert, holiday treat