Fruit and nut Christmas cupcake

Step-by-step preparation

Cooking time: 2 hr

1. STEP 1

   

   Pour boiling water over dried fruits and let stand for a while. Drain the water, rinse them well and then dry.

2. STEP 2

   

   Remove the nuts from the peel, otherwise it will taste bitter.

3. STEP 3

   

   Measure out the required amount / in cups - in accordance with the proportion / of the mixture of dried fruits and mixture of nuts. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.

4. STEP 4

   

   In a separate bowl, mix together the sifted flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder, sugar. Then mix this whole mixture thoroughly with dried fruits and nuts.

5. STEP 5

   

   Separately, beat the eggs with vanilla extract with a mixer until white / the mass will almost double /. Pour the dry ingredients with the egg mixture. Mix very well until everything is covered in batter.

6. STEP 6

   

   Place the dough into the prepared form and compact it to avoid voids. You can take any form, but it turns out better in a wide one (24*25cm/).

7. STEP 7

   

   Bake at 150 degrees for about 65 - 75 minutes, until golden brown. After removing from the oven, leave the cake to cool directly in the pan.

8. STEP 8

   

   Then pack it in parchment / or baking paper / and leave it to mature. /The longer, the tastier it becomes/. At room temperature it is stored for about a month, in the refrigerator for about three months.

9. STEP 9

   

   In a wide form, the cupcake bakes better and then it is convenient to cut it into gift, portioned briquettes. You just need to package it accordingly / show your creative imagination! / and such a fruit and nut cupcake can easily be given as a holiday gift! Delicious and fun holidays!