2020-08-13 / test@t

English muffin with dried fruits

In England, muffins are traditionally baked at Christmas. They are usually prepared in early December and left to infuse. Our cupcake is a bit simpler and can be eaten straight away or stored for up to a week. If you want to keep the cake longer, be sure to soak the dried fruits in brandy - this will prevent them from spoiling. Wrap the finished cake in parchment or foil and store in a cool, dark place.

Ingredients

200 g flour
175 g butter
175 g of brown sugar
4 large eggs
350 g dark raisins
225 g light raisins
100 g dried cranberries
60 g dried cherries
60 g of candied fruit
50 g ground almonds
60 g chopped almonds
grated zest of 1 lemon
2 st. l. Teddy bear
2 tbsp. l. brandy or cognac
1 tsp spice mixes (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice, cloves, and cardamom)
2-3 tbsp. l. brandy or cognac for impregnation
apricot jam
candied / dried fruits for decoration

STEP-BY-STEP COOKING RECIPE

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 150 ° C. Line the round shape (no hole) with parchment. Wrap the outside of the mold in several layers of newspaper and tie it - the newspaper will prevent the cake from burning on the sides.

Step 2

2. Sift flour with spices.

Step 3

3. Put all dried fruits in a bowl, add 2 tbsp. l. flour and stir.

Step 4

4. Whisk butter and sugar until light cream. Add zest, honey and brandy, stir. Add eggs one at a time, whisking well each time. Add flour and ground almonds little by little, then fruits and nuts, stir.

Step 5

5. Put the dough in a mold, smooth the surface, make a depression in the center with the handle of a spoon. Place the cake in the oven and bake for 3 hours. If the top of the cake darkens a lot, cover it with foil or parchment. Check that the cake is done with a wooden stick. Remove the cake from the oven and let it sit for 30 minutes. Then gently transfer the cake to a wire rack and cool completely.

Step 6