Description
A rich and moist traditional cake packed with dried fruits and nuts, perfect for holidays or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, or almonds)
- 1 cup mixed dried fruits (raisins, currants, or chopped dried cherries)
- 1/2 cup candied citrus peel, chopped
- Optional: 1/4 cup rum or brandy for soaking
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. Set aside.
- In another bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, incorporate the molasses and buttermilk.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just incorporated.
- Fold in the chopped nuts, dried fruits, and citrus peel.
- If using, soak the dried fruits in rum or brandy for about an hour before adding.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Serve plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or with whipped cream for an extra touch. Store properly to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg