Fruit cakes are an all-time favorite for most of us. I have added a Rosey twist to it and have experimented on making the cake more healthy for a guilt-free indulgence 😛 Now let’s get ready to make this Rose and Fruit Whole Wheat Wine Cake.
Dish: Rose and Fruit Whole Wheat Wine Cake
Served as: Snack
Vegetarian/Nonvegetarian: Vegetarian
Preparation Time: 1.5 hour
Ingredients:
- Whole wheat flour (Atta): 1.5 Cup
- Sugar (powdered): 1/2 Cup
- Butter (softened) : 150 gm
- Fresh curd: 1 Cup
- Baking Powder: 1/2 Teaspoon
- Baking Soda: 1 pinch
- Water: 1/4 Cup
- Baking Chocolate: 1/3 cup
- Tutti fruity: 50 gm
- Choice of dry fruits: 50 gm
- Chopped mixed nuts: 25 gm
- Red wine (Sweetened): 1/4 Cum
- Orange zest: 1 Teaspoon
- Vanilla essence: Half a Teaspoon
- Rosewater/ Essence: 1 Teaspoon
- Gems/Skittles: 1-2 Packets
Rose and Fruit wine cake Preparation Method:
Pre-work for Rose and Fruit Whole Wheat Wine Cake:
In a bowl mix together the tutti-frutti, chopped mixed nuts, chopped dried fruits, Orange zest and wine. Let it rest for 20 halfhour
Cake Batter:
- In a deep dish bowl, add 100g softened butter and whisk it to a smooth lump-free whipped texture
- Add 1/4 Cup of the powdered sugar and mix it well
- In a sieve bring together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sift it into the butter-sugar mix
- Add the curd to it and mix it well. Let this mix rest for a minute or two in order for the curd to react with the baking powder
- Now add the wine-dry fruit mix to this batter mix and mix it with light hands
- Add the vanilla essence into the mix
- If the batter is thick, add about half a glass of water to loosen it
- Add it into a cake mold and tap it from side to side to side
Setting up the oven:
Pre heat the oven at 180 degrees for 20 minutes
Baking:
- Bake the cake at 180 degrees for 35 minutes. Pick the cake with a toothpick at the center to check if it’s ready
- If the cake is undercooked bake it for 5 more minutes
Preparing the Chocolate Rose frosting:
- Set up a water bath to melt the chocolate
- Set up the water bath by heating water in a deep dish bowl.
- Place an empty bowl on top of the water setup
- Add the chocolate and remaining butter to this bowl and stir it to a smooth mix
- Add in the 1/4th cup of sugar and mix it to get a glossy chocolate syrup
- Turn off the stove and mix the rose water/ essence into the mix based on your taste
Setting up the Rose and Fruit Whole Wheat Wine Cake:
- Place the cake on a wire mesh
- Pour the chocolate-rose syrup on top of it
- Level the syrup using a spoon or spatula
- Decorate it with Cadbury Gems or Skittles and let it set
Enjoy this cake with some hot chocolate for a chocolatey indulgence or with a cup of tea for a refreshing experience.
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