Winter Cake

Name: Winter Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: Eggs (about 3) 5.3 oz; Type 00 flour 3 cups; Sugar 0.9 cup; Whole milk ½ cup; Vegetable oil ½ cup; Cinnamon powder ½ tsp; Powdered ginger ½ tsp; Powdered turmeric ½ tsp; Apples ½; Pears ½; Raisins 3 tbsp; Walnut kernels ¼ cup; Hazelnuts 3 tbsp; Almonds 1.1 oz; Honey 1 tbsp; Powdered yeast for sweets 1 bag; Powdered sugar to taste

425

Calories per serving

Vegetarian

Energy Kcal 425
Carbohydrates g 56.8
of which sugars g 29.9
Protein g 7.7
Fats g 18.5
of which saturated fat g 2.68
Fiber g 2.7
Cholesterol mg 57
Sodium mg 31

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Serving: 10 persone
Cost: Low

PRESENTATION

Recipe by
Rossella Cosentino

The winter cake is a dessert that embodies typical winter flavors: apple, pear, spices often used to combat the winter cold, and dried fruits that are a staple on festive tables during the coldest period. And yet, honey and raisins... a skillful mix of flavors for a cake that's very easy to prepare and doesn't even require the use of electric whisks. Soft and delicious, the winter cake will be perfect for breakfast or to enjoy with a steaming cup of tea... a sweet treat for a moment of relaxation!

If you love desserts with dried fruits, don't miss our soft walnut cake.

INGREDIENTS

425

Calories per serving

Ingredients for a 30x19 cm mold: Eggs 5.3 oz (150 g) - (about 3); Type 00 flour 3 cups (350 g); Sugar 0.9 cup (180 g); Whole milk ½ cup (120 g); Vegetable oil ½ cup (110 g); Cinnamon powder ½ tsp; Powdered ginger ½ tsp; Powdered turmeric ½ tsp; Apples ½; Pears ½; Raisins 3 tbsp (30 g); Walnut kernels ¼ cup (30 g); Hazelnuts 3 tbsp (30 g); Almonds 1.1 oz (30 g); Honey 1 tbsp (20 g); Powdered yeast for sweets 1 bag

for decorating: Powdered sugar to taste

Preparation

How to prepare Winter Cake

To prepare the winter cake, first place walnuts, almonds, and hazelnuts into a mixer bowl 1. Blend everything coarsely 2, without achieving a very fine consistency. Place the raisins in a small bowl and add warm water until covered 3. Let them soak and in the meantime prepare the batter.

In a bowl, combine eggs and sugar 4; whisk them by hand until you get a frothy consistency. Then add the vegetable oil 6.

and the milk 7. Mix again 8 before incorporating the flour 9.

Mix everything until you get a homogeneous batter 10. Add the baking powder 11 and the spices (turmeric, cinnamon, and ginger) 12. Mix again.

Peel the apple and cut it into small pieces 13. Do the same with the pear 14 and transfer both into the batter 15.

Add 1 oz of chopped nuts 16. Drain and lightly squeeze the raisins, take 1/3 of them and add to the batter 17. Mix everything once more.

Transfer into a 12x8 inch rectangular baking pan, lined with parchment paper, and level the surface with a spatula. Sprinkle the cake with another 1 oz of nuts and half of the remaining raisins 20. Drizzle honey on top, trying to spread it evenly 21.

Bake in a preheated static oven at 350°F for about 35 minutes, then cover the cake with a sheet of aluminum foil for another 10 minutes. Take the winter cake out of the oven 22 and let it cool completely. Only when it is completely cool, sprinkle with powdered sugar 23 and garnish with the remaining chopped nuts and raisins 24.