Description

This Eggless Plum Cake is a moist, fruity, and nutty holiday dessert made without eggs. Packed with dried fruits, nuts, and warm spices, it’s perfect for Christmas or festive gatherings.

Ingredients

Dry Fruits and Nuts

Raisins

Tutti frutti

Cranberries

Prunes

Apricots

Almonds

Cashew nuts

Walnuts

Chironji

For Cooking the Dry Fruits

Apple juice

Water

For Cake Batter

Salted butter, softened

Brown sugar

Oil

Curd (yogurt)

Maida (all-purpose flour)

Almond powder (ground almonds)

Baking soda

Baking powder

Salt

Nutmeg powder

Cinnamon powder

Toppings

Halved cashews

Tutti frutti

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Instructions

In a saucepan, boil apple juice and water. Add chopped dried fruits and nuts, cook for 8–10 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Cool.
Preheat oven to 160°C (320°F) and line a 9-inch round cake tin.
In a large bowl, whisk butter and brown sugar until light. Add oil and curd, whisk until airy.
Sieve flour, almond powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon into wet mixture.
Fold gently until combined, then add cooled fruit mixture.
Pour batter into prepared tin, top with cashews and tutti frutti.
Bake 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool for 1 hour before slicing.

Notes

Swap apple juice with orange juice for citrus flavor.
Use a mix of figs, dates, or cherries.
Soak fruits overnight for extra flavor.

Prep Time: 10 mins (+ fruit cooking time)
Cook Time: 50–60 mins
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Indian