Description
A delightful treat with a rich mix of dried fruits, nuts, and spices, perfect for celebrations or a cozy afternoon snack.
Ingredients
- Dried cherries
- Raisins
- Dams (or prunes)
- Orange peel
- Confited lemon
- Rum or brandy
- Butter
- Sugar
- Eggs
- Flour
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Clove
- Lemon zest
- Orange zest
- Nuts
Instructions
- Soak the dried cherries, raisins, dams, orange peel, and confited lemon with rum or brandy for at least 4 hours.
- Beat the butter with sugar, then add eggs and vanilla extract.
- Incorporate the dry ingredients and spices: cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove.
- Mix in the soaked fruits and nuts into the dough.
- Bake at 165 °C (329 °F) for 60 minutes.
- Let it cool and brush with more rum or brandy. Optionally, decorate with glazed cherries or icing sugar.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Let the cake rest overnight for improved taste.
- Prep Time: 240 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: fruit cake, German cake, festive cake, dried fruits, nuts