This time I have tried a new recipe from my friend Sangeetha's blog. She has a wonderful collection of recipes and her awesome presentation and step by step instructions make it so easy to follow her recipes. You could check out her recipe here. I have used the recipe as is, I did not want to mess it up. NoBody messes with the PLum cake.( I must admit though at times I'm tempted to tweak the recipe a bit). Another reason being, I had promised to get this great cake for the New year's eve party hosted by one our friends and so I baked this cake exactly as per Sangeetha's recipe which was a big hit. They all loved this plum cake and it was their first time they had tasted our Indian Plum cake.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup All purpose flour
- 1 tsp Baking powder
- 3/4 Butter at room temperature
- 1 cup Sugar
- 2 Eggs
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Tutti Frutti
- 1/4 cup Raisins
- 1/4 cup Cashew nuts (chopped)
- 1/4 cup Almonds and Walnuts (chopped)
- 1/4 cup Dates (chopped)
- 1 cup Rum/wine or enough to soak the fruit
To prepare the Caramel syrup:
- 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon water (to soak the sugar for the caramel)
- 1/2 cup Water ( to prepare the caramel syrup once the sugar has been caramalized)
To prepare the Spice Mixture :
- 1 tsp Caraway seeds
- 1/4 tsp Powdered Cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp Powdered Nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp powdered Ginger
- 1/4 tsp powdered Cloves
Preparation :
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F/180 degree C and prepare a 9 inch cake pan by greasing it or line with parchment paper.
4. Sift the flour, baking powder and keep aside.
5. Now we'll Separate egg yolks from the whites. Whisk egg yolks with vanilla.
6. Cream butter and sugar till creamy and combined well.
7. Next add the egg yolk and vanilla mixture little at a time, alternating with a little (about 1 tablespoon) of the sieved flour and combine till smooth.
8. Now add 1/2 cup caramel syrup and spice mixture and beat thoroughly till well combined.
9. Next add the remaining flour, slowly and gently fold in with a wooden spoon.
10. Drain the soaked fruits and add them to the batter and mix well again.
11.Whisk egg whites till it forms peaks and gently fold into the cake batter till well combined.
12. Now pour this batter into the prepared cake pan, filling it till half the pan.
13. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until a tooth pick inserted into the center of the caket comes out clean.
14. Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes and invert them onto wire rack and let it cool completely.
Looks perfect dear....soft and yummyyy.
ReplyDeleteGr8 cake to start new year..Hav a wonderful year ahead...
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year...the cake loooks great!
ReplyDeleteThats what we call a Plum cake. Looks fresh and tempting.
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Ur feedback made my day....:) glad to know that it was a big hit...Words like this makes me really happy to know there are people who value my humble blog and try recipe & appreciate it..Your cake looks so beautiful and perfect.Great start...Keep rocking dear..Thanks so much for using the recipe from my blog and for being supportive :)
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Sangeetha
The cake looks so moist and yummy .. great way to start the year.. so delicious and perfect.. Great job and "wish you happy and prosperous fun filled new year" Keep going.
ReplyDeleteHi dolly,thanks for those lovely words on my blog,and really a perfect way to begin a wonderful year with this yummy plum cake,tutti fruity gives a nice taste to it....and wish you and your family a very happy & a prosperous new year filled with lots and lots of love,happiness and success always...
ReplyDeletePlum cake looks so rich and soft with all nuts...absolutely yummy and delicious!
ReplyDeleteDear Dolly
ReplyDeleteI am also planing to make this cake since Sangeetha published the recipe. My wife has also planning to start baking, after seeing so many types of cakes and cookies.
By the way why this cake is called a Plum cake ?
Thanks for your comment and appreciation on my last blog. I have replied to you there with blog sites where you get great Bengali recipe. ( I follow those sites)
Have a nice weekend
WOW! Dolly..... This is simply awesome & tempting.....I loved the cake & the syrup too... I really wanna taste.. it.... Because the look develops an urge in me to do so.....It is a delectable treat to my eyes...U r so talented.... And yes, thanks for those kind words & love u shared on my post....& me..... I'm humbled.....& kinda feel fluffed.....too....
ReplyDeleteLots of love & joy....
Ash...
(http://asha-oceanichope.blogspot.com/)
Dear Dolly, Wish u and your family a very happy new year.
ReplyDeleteThe cake looks so good, liked ur pictorial disply, makes it easy to understand. Looking forward to ur recipes this year and hoping that our friendship will grow further.
Pari
Cake looks yummy!
ReplyDeleteawesome..we had a post on plum cake 2 days back..I love this cake. Hope you had a great party and wish you a great year ahead !!!
ReplyDeletehey dolly very nice cake...i love this plum cake...urs luk so soft n tasty
ReplyDeleteIrresistible fruity cake.My best wishes for 2010,Dolly :D
ReplyDeletePlum cake looks perfect and your step by step method make it easier to bake one.
ReplyDeleteThis cake is delicious! I was lucky enough to try some today and am inspired to bake my own!
ReplyDelete@Kristin - Thanks a lot. Do let me know how the cake turns out.
ReplyDeleteIf you want to eat Indian Plum cake then buy it from monginis online shop. They have fresh and delicious cake with best price.
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