Friday, 4 July 2014


Plum Cake/Fruit Cake

INGREDIENTS
Maida/All purpose flour12 Cups
Sugar34 Cup
Caramel syrup7 - 8 Teaspoons
Dry Fruits (chopped)1 Cup
Dry Nuts (chopped)1 Cup
Eggs3
Unsalted Butter8 Teaspoons
Baking Powder1 Teaspoon
Baking soda14 Teaspoon
Cinnamon powder1 Teaspoon
Vanilla essence1 Teaspoon
Orange juice12 Cup
  • STEPS
  • 1
    Soak dry fruits and nuts in the orange juice for approximately half an hour. Sieve maida, baking powder, baking soda into a big bowl. Keep this aside.
  • 2
    Take butter and sugar in a bowl and beat it well using an electric beater. Beat well till sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture is light and fluffy.
  • 3
    Now add eggs and beat well. Add cinnamon powder, vanilla essence and caramel syrup. Beat well. Pre heat the oven - convection mode - 190 degree Celsius.
  • 4
    Add the soaked dry fruits and nuts. Mix well using a wooden spoon. Pour this mixture into the maida mix. Mix well so that everything is combined properly.
  • 5
    Pour the cake mix into a greased baking tray lined with butter paper. Put this in the oven for 35 to 45 minutes.
  • 6
    Check in between using a tooth pick whether the cake is cooked or not. Once done, take off from heat and give it a standing time of 5 minutes.
  • 7
    Transfer it on a wire rack and let it cool before serving. Decorate it with dusting some powdered sugar on top.
  • 8
    To make Caramel Syrup: Heat 1/4 cup sugar and 3 tbsp water in a pan till it turns golden colour. Take off from heat and add 3 - 4 tbsp warm water. Mix well. Caramel syrup is ready.

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