Eggless And Alcohol Free Whole Wheat Flour Christmas Cake

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Eggless And Alcohol Free Whole Wheat Flour Christmas Cake

Description

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :24 Hr 0 Min

Cook Time : 1 Hr 5 Min

Total Time : 25 Hr 5 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 14
  • For soaking: 1/4 cup gloden and black raisins


  • 1/4 cup cranberries


  • 1/4 cup chopped dates


  • 1/4 cup chopped almonds


  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts


  • 1/4 cup tutti fruiti


  • 2 tbsp candied orange peel


  • 2 tbsp chopped cherries


  • 2 tsp spice powder


  • 250 ml orange/ apple juice


  • For spice powder: 2 inch cinnamon


  • 2-3 green cardamom


  • 2 cloves


  • 2 pinches nutmeg powder


  • 1 tsp ginger powder


  • Grind all the spices to make approx 2 tsp spice powder.


  • For Cake:. 2 1/2 cup whole wheat flour


  • 1 cup jaggery powder/ brown sugar


  • 1 cup oil


  • 1 cup milk


  • 1 tsp baking soda


  • 1/2 tsp baking powder


  • 1/4 tsp salt


  • 2 tbsp vinegar


  • 2 tsp Sprig vanilla essence


  • 1/4 cup chopped nuts and dryfruits to sprinkle on top

Directions

  • First of all soak all nuts and dryfruits along with spice powder in juice for minimum 1 -2 days in refrigerator.
  • Now preheat the oven at 180° C .
  • Shift flour, salt and baking powder together for 3-4 times.
  • Now add drained fruits and nuts ,mix well.
  • In a separate bowl add milk and vinegar, leave for 5 minutes.
  • Now add jaggery/ brown sugar in it and mix till dissolved.
  • Now add baking soda and mix. Wait till it become frothy.
  • Now add oil and Sprig vanilla essence, mix well .
  • Mix immediately dry and wet ingredients together using cut and fold method.
  • Now pour the batter immediately in a lined baking pan and sprinkle nuts & dryfruits evenly.
  • Tap the pan to release any air bubbles trapped inside the batter.
  • Now place in the preheated oven and bake for 50 - 65 minutes or till skewer inserted comes out clean.
  • Its heavenly aroma is enough to linger your taste buds.
  • When done remove from oven and let it cool a bit then transfer on a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Slice and enjoy a piece of heaven.