A Family-Friendly Festive Classic

This eggless plum cake is rich, moist, and loaded with dried fruits and nuts, perfect for christmas celebrations. This version skips alcohol, making it suitable for all ages, while still keeping the traditional flavors intact.

Ingredients

Fruits & Nuts:

· 1 cup mixed dried fruits (raisins, sultanas, chopped dates, cherries, cranberries)

· ½ cup chopped nuts (cashews, almonds, walnuts)

· ¼ cup orange juice (or apple juice) for soaking fruits

Dry Ingredients:

· 1½ cups all-purpose flour

· 1 tsp baking powder

· ½ tsp baking soda

· ¼ tsp salt

· ½ tsp ground cinnamon

· ¼ tsp ground nutmeg

· ¼ tsp ground cloves

Wet Ingredients:

· ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

· ¾ cup brown sugar

· ¼ cup milk (dairy or plant-based)

· 1 tsp vanilla extract

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Soak the Fruits

· Soak mixed dried fruits in orange juice for at least 30 minutes (or longer for extra moistness).

· Drain the excess liquid before adding to the batter.

2. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan

· Preheat oven to 160–170°C (325°F).

· Grease and line an 8-inch cake pan with parchment paper.

3. Mix Dry Ingredients

· In a bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.

4. Cream butter and Sugar

· In another bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

· Add milk and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.

5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

· Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture to form a smooth batter.

6. Fold in fruits and Nuts

· Gently mix in the soaked fruits and chopped nuts evenly.

7. Bake the Cake

· Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.

· Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

· Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

8. Decorate for Christmas

· Dust with powdered sugar, or top with chopped nuts and candied fruits.

· Optional: drizzle a light orange glaze for added flavor.

Tips for a Perfect Eggless christmas Plum Cake

· Soak fruits overnight for maximum flavor and moistness.

· Use room-temperature butter for a smooth batter.

· Bake at low temperature to prevent the fruits from burning.

· Store in an airtight container; cake tastes better after 1–2 days as flavors develop.

This Eggless Plum Cake – No Rum is moist, flavorful, and family-friendly, making it a perfect christmas treat or gift.

 

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Balasahana Suresh

13/12/2025 09:29 AM