CHOCOLATE AND DRIED FRUIT CAKE, easy and quick, delicious cake that is prepared in 10 minutes, great after lunch or dinner perfect for any occasion, melts in your mouth.
This chocolate and dried fruit cake is delicious, can be made in a few minutes and is perfect to serve at any time of the day, it melts in your mouth, a real delight.
I had guests for lunch and, let’s admit it, serving the usual coffee with cookies wasn’t really appealing. I was looking for a quick, fancy idea that would make a splash, and that’s how this chocolate and dried fruit cake was born: a delicious cake that can be made in a few minutes, with simple ingredients we usually already have in the pantry.
The beauty is that it melts in your mouth and is so versatile that you can serve it as a dessert after lunch, as a Sunday cake, but also as an evening treat in front of the TV. And there’s no need to go crazy: no complicated preparations, no long times. Just dark chocolate and dried fruit – walnuts, almonds, dates, dried figs – that together become pure magic.
It’s also a cake that everyone loves: kids adore it because it’s super chocolatey, adults appreciate it because it’s genuine and not too elaborate.
Follow me in the kitchen today there’s chocolate and dried fruit cake.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 8
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 7 oz chocolate
- 1 egg
- 2 oz butter
- 2 tbsp honey
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1.75 oz dates
- 2.5 oz dried figs
- 2.75 oz walnuts
- 2.75 oz almonds
- 0.75 oz pine nuts
- 2 tbsp sugar
Steps
Put the chocolate pieces in a saucepan, add the butter and honey and melt in a double boiler.
Add the sugar and all the chopped dried fruit, mix well.
Remove the mixture from the stove, let it cool then add the flour, egg, and baking powder, mix well and pour the mixture into a 8-9 inch pan.
Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F and bake for 30 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool, sprinkle with powdered sugar and cut into slices.
Bon appétit
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CHOCOLATE and DRIED FRUIT CAKE
Why choose chocolate and dried fruit cake
Easy and quick: ready in 10 minutes.
Smart recycling: great for using leftover dried fruit from the holidays.
Perfect always: after lunch, after dinner, for a special snack.
Versatile: you can customize it with the dried fruit you prefer or add spices like cinnamon and vanilla.
Presentation ideas
I served it sliced into squares, like brownies, and I assure you they disappeared in a flash. If you want to impress, you can serve it in thin slices accompanied by a glass of sweet wine or an amaretto liqueur: a perfect pairing for an elegant and quick dessert.
Another cute idea? Prepare mini portions in single-serving molds: they become chocolate and dried fruit treats to serve at a buffet or to give as gifts, nice to look at and super practical.
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FAQ CHOCOLATE and DRIED FRUIT CAKE
What dried fruit is best to use?
Almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts, and pistachios are perfect, but you can also use peanuts or cashews: the cake always turns out delicious.
Can it be made gluten-free?
Absolutely yes! Use certified gluten-free chocolate and make sure the dried fruit is not contaminated. It is naturally a cake suitable for those following a gluten-free diet.
How to store chocolate and dried fruit cake?
It stays soft for 3-4 days at room temperature, better if stored in an airtight container. You can also freeze it already portioned.
Can I prepare it in advance?
Of course, in fact, the day after it is even better because the flavors meld more.
Is it suitable for a vegetarian diet?
Yes, because it contains no meat or animal derivatives (except for chocolate, which can also be chosen in a vegan version).
