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Friesische Weihnachtstorte

Friesische Weihnachtstorte

Friesische Weihnachtstorte is a delightful cake that embodies the warmth of German Christmas celebrations, combining spices, dried fruits, and nuts.
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Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Cooling Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: German
Keyword: dried fruits, Festive Dessert, Friesische Weihnachtstorte, German Christmas cake, holiday baking, nutritious cake
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 300kcal

Equipment

  • round cake pan
  • mixing bowl
  • measuring cups
  • spatula
  • Wire rack

Ingredients

For the Cake

  • 1 cup Unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cloves
  • 3 large Eggs

For the Fruit Mixture

  • 2 cups Dried fruits (raisins, currants, chopped nuts) packed with nutrients
  • 1 cup Apple juice or non-alcoholic spiced drink

Instructions

How to Make Friesische Weihnachtstorte

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a round cake pan by greasing it and lining the bottom with parchment paper for easy removal later on.
  • Soak your dried fruits and nuts in apple juice for at least an hour.
  • Cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  • Sift the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and any other spices together in a separate bowl.
  • Combine the dry ingredients with the butter mixture gradually. Mix until just combined; be careful not to overmix. Fold in the soaked fruits and chopped nuts gently.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for about 45-50 minutes.
  • Cool the cake in the pan for about 10 minutes after baking. Transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Dust the top with powdered sugar or decorate with marzipan once cooled. Optional: Garnish with candied fruits or nuts.

Notes

For best results, ensure your butter is at room temperature before creaming. Avoid overmixing the batter once flour is added for a lighter cake. Soak dried fruits for at least an hour for enhanced flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 180mg | Potassium: 130mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 400IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg
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