Classic Christmas cake

488 - 90 минут 12 порции

For me it is the perfect Christmas cupcake. At the moment. All the previous recipes I tried were denser in structure, most resembled fragrant honey gingerbread with fruit. And this cupcake loose, moist. It is this structure of the muffins are loved in our family. But that doesn't mean I won't try the furnace and other options. There is no limit. A set of dried fruit can choose according to taste but, in General, it should be about 400 g

Ingredients for Classic Christmas cake

Step by step instruction of cooking Classic Christmas cake

Шаг 1

200 ml boiling water, brew tea, Earl grey or any other black tea. Let stand.

Шаг 2

Raisins, prunes and dried apricots wash. Dried apricots, prunes and dates, cut into pieces the size of a raisin. Candied fruit (I have orange) when you need too cut.

Шаг 3

All the dried fruit mix. Add the zest and pour tea and alcohol (rum, brandy or Limoncello. Last I have my own cooking only for culinary purposes). Cover and leave for several hours or overnight. Possible mix. By morning all the liquid is absorbed.

Шаг 4

Turn on the oven to heat up to 150-160 degrees.
For the dough, the butter should be soft ( not melted!) and eggs at room temperature. All this can be at night to leave on the table. Beat butter with sugar for 5-7 minutes. Then enter the eggs one by one, each time whisking until smooth homogeneous consistency. Finally add the honey.

Шаг 5

The egg-oil mixture, combine with soaked dried fruits.

Шаг 6

Sift flour and mix with salt, baking soda, baking powder, and spice mixture.

Шаг 7

This dry mixture is added to the liquid ingredients and quickly stir. As for the muffins, there's no need to knead so that the dough is not delayed. Pour in 4 ramekins 20x10 see
Bake 1 hour 20 minutes or longer. Check readiness on a dry stick. If necessary, cover the muffins with foil.

Шаг 8

Cupcake is ready to eat, but after a few days it will be more aromatic. Can be stored in a cool place for up to 14 days.

Шаг 9

All happy New year and merry Christmas!