MAZURKA - RUSSIAN DRIED FRUIT CAKE
Found at Recipe Studio where the author, Nadia, posts about the foods of her childhood/homeland, Russia. This is a very dense cake. Try using different chopped nuts and dried fruit and there you have a completely new cake. Wet, fresh ingredients, like chopped apples, do not work well with this dough. For a more traditional...
Provided by Beth Renzetti
Categories Cakes
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare the cooking pan (about 9" in diameter). First spread vegetable oil over the bottom and the sides with your fingers or a brush. Then, pour the farina into the oiled pan and tilt it over the sink until there is a thin coat of farina covering all surfaces that the dough will touch. This makes the cake easy to remove and gives it an extra bit of texture.
- 2. Chop the nuts into bits. When working with walnuts, I usually just break them with my hands. Slice the dried fruit. Choose the size that fits your taste. Set the cutting board aside.
- 3. Combine eggs, sugar and any flavorings you have in a large bowl. Use a mixer to beat to this mixture until the sugar dissolves (may take a couple of minutes for dark brown sugar), or almost dissolves.
- 4. Add 1/3 of the flour, mix it in with the mixer. Repeat twice until all flour is integrated. The dough will be slightly runny, but rather viscous. It should pour, but not splatter.
- 5. With a wooden spoon, thoroughly mix the nuts and dried fruit into the dough. The dough will be very chunky. That's normal.
- 6. Now for the fun part. Put the baking soda (not powder!) into a small dry cup. Hold a teaspoon ready in your hand as you squeeze lemon over the cup. Don't worry about the exact amount of the lemon juice. You need just enough for all of the soda to react with it. As the soda bubbles vigorously, mix it with the spoon so that all of it reacts with the juice. These are the bubbles that will cause the cake to rise. From now on your actions should be swift: the sooner you put the dough into the oven, the more time these bubbles have to raise your dough. So, carefully fold the bubbles into the dough. Transfer the dough into the prepared pan. With a spoon, spread the dough so that it evenly covers the bottom of the pan.
- 7. Place in the preheated oven and bake for about 30 minutes. To test for readiness, insert a dry wooden chopstick into the center of the cake. If it comes out clean - the cake is done. Let the cake cool before cutting.
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javility LG
[email protected]This cake is the perfect holiday gift. It's delicious, festive, and easy to make.
Alif Islam
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of dried fruit cakes, but this one is amazing. The honey glaze really takes it to the next level.
Coquito Sanchez
[email protected]I made this cake with gluten-free flour and it turned out great. It's a delicious and healthy treat that everyone can enjoy.
sylvester jenkins
[email protected]This cake is a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and nuts. They'll love the sweet flavor and chewy texture.
Dj komol
[email protected]I made this cake for my Russian friend and she was so impressed. She said it was the best Mazurka she had ever had.
Yahya Hussen
[email protected]This cake is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. The dried fruits add a nice sweetness, while the lemon zest adds a bit of tartness.
T Milks
[email protected]I love the way this cake looks when it's finished. The dried fruits and nuts add such a beautiful pop of color.
Kamaldeen Balogun
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make, even beginner bakers can handle it. Plus, it's a great way to use up any leftover dried fruits you have on hand.
keith Wells
[email protected]Mazurka is a delicious and festive cake that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of dried fruits, nuts, and honey is simply irresistible.
Khaleel Ibrahim
[email protected]This is a great recipe for those who love dried fruits and nuts. It's also a nice change from traditional cakes.
Tiyab Jan
[email protected]I made this cake for a bake sale and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavor and moist texture.
Hay Why
[email protected]This recipe is one of my favorites, it always turns out perfect. Just be sure to use high-quality dried fruits and honey for the best flavor.
Mazhar Nawaz
[email protected]Mazurka was a hit at my family gathering! The dried fruits added a delightful sweetness and texture to the cake, and the honey glaze gave it a beautiful shine. I will definitely be making this again.