Easy and Quick CHRISTMAS CAKE, dessert with dried fruit without butter and oil with sugar glaze, ideal for the holidays to serve both after lunch and dinner.
If you are looking for a clever Christmas cake, easy to make and also good then you must try this easy and quick Christmas cake, without butter and oil, you mix all the ingredients and bake.
The easy and quick Christmas cake is a real delight, it is made in a few minutes with simple ingredients, flour, sugar, and eggs with the addition of almonds, raisins, walnuts, cooked wine, and if you like candied fruits and spices.
Obviously, if you don’t have cooked wine you can replace it with coffee or orange juice or liqueur.
Join me in the kitchen today for the easy and quick Christmas cake.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 8 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Christmas, Autumn, Winter
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2/3 cup cooked wine
- 1/2 cup almonds
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- 1/4 cup raisins
- mixed spice (or cinnamon)
- orange zest
- 1/4 cup water
Steps
The cake is quite heavy so from a 20 cm pan you can easily get 6-8 slices, otherwise, double the dose for a 22-24 cm pan.
Pour the flour with the sugar into a bowl, add the mixed spice or cinnamon, an egg, and mix.
Chop the walnuts and almonds roughly with a knife and add them to the bowl, then add the raisins rehydrated in water, mix, and also add the cooked wine.
Add the other egg, mix, and if needed, add some water. The mixture should be soft to work with but not creamy or liquid like sponge cake.
Pour the mixture into a 20-22 cm cake pan and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.
Remove from the oven and let cool.
Whip the egg white and add the powdered sugar, mix well, then pour the glaze over the cake and decorate with rosemary needles and red fruits.
Bon appetit
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Easy and Quick CHRISTMAS CAKE
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FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) Easy and Quick CHRISTMAS CAKE
Can I replace the cooked wine with another ingredient?
Yes, you can replace the cooked wine with grape juice, or a bit of sweet liqueur like Marsala or orange juice works well.
What type of dried fruit can I use?
You can use hazelnuts and pistachios. If you want to add variety, you can also include dried fruits like apricots, prunes, or chopped dates.
How long does this cake last?
This cake keeps well for about 4-5 days at room temperature, wrapped in plastic wrap or stored in an airtight container. If it contains a lot of cooked wine, it could last even longer, as it acts as a preservative.
Can I use gluten-free flour?
Yes, you can replace traditional flour with gluten-free flour, such as rice flour or a gluten-free cake mix. Make sure the baking powder is also certified gluten-free.
Can the easy and quick Christmas cake be prepared in advance?
Certainly! This cake is perfect to prepare in advance because the flavors intensify over time. It is advisable to make it at least 1-2 days before serving, so it will be even better.
