MAMMA MACULAN'S WINTER FRUITCAKE
Recipe taken from "La Cucina Italiana" magazine and posted for ZWT II 2006 Italy. This is a great make ahead cake, and tastes better the next day. ***NOTE*** Torcolato is a sweet dessert wine, and can probably be substituted by any wine fitting that description with a high acidity, as Torcolato is difficult to find and rather expensive.
Provided by Chabear01
Categories Dessert
Time 1h20m
Yield 8 wedges, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Butter a 9" cake pan and coat the bottom and sides with a thin layer of bread crumbs. Place the pears, apples, butter, and sugar in a 1-quart pot; cook over medium heat, covered, until the fruit breaks down into a puree, about 20 minutes, stirring often and removing the lid if the mixture becomes too liquid; cool to room temperature.
- Meanwhile, soak the raisins in the Torcolato. Heat the milk in a saucepan with the vanilla extract, and cinnamon; put the breadcrumbs in a bowl and pour the hot milk over them; set aside for 30 minutes to let the bread crumbs absorb the milk. In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the fruit puree, lemon zest and salt using a wire whisk. Using a wooden spoon, fold in the bread crumbs and raisins, including the Torcolato used to soak the raisins. Pour the mixture into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a rubber spatula.
- Bake for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean; cool on a rack and unmold. Dust the cake with the sifted confectioner's sugar and garnish with the grapes. Serve with glasses of the same dessert wine used in the cake.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
#time-to-make #course #main-ingredient #cuisine #preparation #occasion #desserts #fruit #easy #european #holiday-event #winter #cakes #italian #christmas #seasonal #apples #pears #3-steps-or-less #4-hours-or-less
You'll also love
Edith Kamau
[email protected]I'm never making this cake again.
Sumara Arshad
[email protected]This is the worst fruitcake I've ever had.
Rashk Siddiqui
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Hassan Sameer
[email protected]This recipe is a waste of time. The cake didn't turn out well at all.
Kashif Raza
[email protected]This cake is too expensive to make. I can buy a fruitcake at the store for much cheaper.
Topon Kumar
[email protected]I don't like the combination of fruits and nuts in this cake.
Ahmed Fuad
[email protected]This recipe is too complicated. I don't have the time or patience to make it.
Priscilla Antidormi
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake didn't turn out as good as the picture. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Jacnews Jacnews
[email protected]The cake was a little dry. I think I should have added more liquid.
Kashif Arshad
[email protected]This fruitcake is a little too sweet for my taste. Next time, I'll try using less sugar.
Dogo Naff
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of fruitcake, but I have to admit that this one is pretty darn good.
yogo emmanuel
[email protected]This fruitcake is so easy to make. I was able to put it together in just a few minutes.
SB Ashik
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the perfect way to use up all of the extra fruit I have in my pantry.
Nancie Kay
[email protected]I made this fruitcake for Christmas dinner and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Red imposter
[email protected]This is the best fruitcake I've ever had! It's so moist and flavorful, and the fruits and nuts are perfectly balanced.
Imer Aliu
[email protected]I wasn't sure how I would like this fruitcake because I'm not usually a fan of dried fruits. But I was pleasantly surprised! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the dried fruits added a nice sweetness.
Kohinoor Rymond
[email protected]I've made this fruitcake several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's the perfect dessert to serve at holiday gatherings.
Gregory Kanganga
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses a combination of fresh and dried fruits. It gives the cake a delicious and complex flavor.
Porchia Reed
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the fruitcake turned out perfectly. It was moist and flavorful, with a beautiful golden-brown crust.
dtblucNK
[email protected]This winter fruitcake is a delightful treat that is perfect for the holiday season. The combination of dried fruits, nuts, and spices gives it a rich and flavorful taste that is sure to please everyone.