Here’s a delicious Eggless Tutti Frutti Plum Cake recipe for Christmas:
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- All-purpose flour (maida): 1½ cups (180g)
- Baking powder: 1 tsp
- Baking soda: ½ tsp
- Ground cinnamon: ½ tsp
- Ground nutmeg: ¼ tsp
- Ground ginger (optional): ¼ tsp
- Salt: ¼ tsp
Wet Ingredients:
- Butter (unsalted) or oil: ½ cup (115g), softened
- Brown sugar: ¾ cup (150g)
- Yogurt (or curd): ½ cup (120g)
- Milk: ½ cup (120 ml)
- Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
- Orange juice: 3 tbsp
Add-ins:
- Tutti Frutti (candied fruit): 1 cup
- Chopped nuts (optional): ½ cup (e.g., almonds, cashews, or walnuts)
- Raisins or dried fruits: ½ cup
- Rum or orange juice: ½ cup (to soak dried fruits)
Preparation
Step 1: Soak the Dried Fruits
- Soak raisins and dried fruits in rum or orange juice for 6-8 hours or overnight. If short on time, soak for at least 30 minutes.
Step 2: Prepare the Baking Tin
- Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F).
- Grease and line an 8-inch round or loaf pan with parchment paper.
Step 3: Mix the Dry Ingredients
- Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt into a bowl. Set aside.
Step 4: Combine Wet Ingredients
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk the yogurt and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add the butter or oil, vanilla extract, orange juice, and milk, and whisk well to combine.
Step 5: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently until well combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Fold in the soaked dried fruits, tutti frutti, and nuts gently.
Step 6: Bake the Cake
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking tin and smooth the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips for the Best Eggless Tutti Frutti Plum Cake
- Moisture: Ensure the yogurt is thick, as watery yogurt can make the batter too loose.
- Substitute for Rum: Replace with orange juice or apple juice for a non-alcoholic version.
- Spices: Adjust the spice levels according to your preference.
This eggless version is just as rich, flavorful, and perfect for Christmas celebrations! 🎄
Enjoy your homemade tutti-frutti plum cake this Christmas! 🎄✨
