We are almost a month away from Christmas and preparations are in full swing. What makes Christmas even more special is enjoying the quintessential plum cake. Do you know that the preparation of plum cake starts months in advance? Yes, we are not bluffing here. The dried fruits are soaked for months in rum or brandy for a slightly bitter taste and dense texture. fragrance of Christmas Plum Cake, infused with alcohol and dried fruits, is intoxicating and simply irresistible. Plum cakes are usually made with dried fruits such as grapes, currants, raisins or prunes. Some people also use fresh fruits depending on their taste and preference.
In case you forgot to soak the Christmas cake fruits, Chef Saransh Goila is here with a reminder. The chef asked her followers to share “that one dish” that reminds them of Christmas. Going first, he wrote, “For me, it has to be cake and it’s important to soak the fruit at least a month beforehand.” “Christmas is coming folks and my heart is already merry. Have you soaked your fruit yet?” He added.
To make the soaked fruits for plum cake, take 50 grams each of almonds, cashews and walnuts in a bowl. Also add 35 grams each of cranberries, black raisins, tutti frutti and golden raisins to the bowl. For spices, you need 4 star aniseed, 3 cinnamon sticks, 1 tsp ginger powder and ¼ tsp nutmeg powder. Add lemon zest and rum/coke (as per your choice). Shake it well. and keep aside to rest.
How to make Plum Cake? Here is the recipe of Saransh Goila
material:
- Lemon peel: 1
- Orange peel: 1
- Clove Powder: 1/4 tsp
- Ginger powder: ½ tsp
- Cinnamon Powder: ½ tsp
- Butter: 250 grams
- Brown sugar: 200 grams
- Baking Powder: ½ tsp
- Almond Powder: 100 grams
- Vanilla essence: 1 tsp
- Eggs: 4
- icing sugar (for decoration)
method
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 170 degree. In a bowl add all purpose flour, baking powder and almond powder. Add all the spice powders and sieve them to remove lumps or large particles.
Step 2: In a pan, beat some eggs.
Step 3: Next, whisk together some cream butter and brown sugar. Add lemon and orange peel to the mixture. Add beaten eggs to it and beat once again. Add vanilla essence. Give all the ingredients a quick mix.
Step 4: Now empty the filtered powder and beat it well. Add soaked dry fruits.
Step 5: Add some orange juice and whisk well.
Step 6: Pour the ingredients into a greased pan and bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes.
Step 7: After the cake has cooled, sprinkle icing sugar on top. Decorate it with your favorite Christmas decorations. It is ready to serve.
featured video of the day
palak paneer chilla recipe | How to make Palak Paneer Chilla