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Golden Saffron Honey Soaked Cake

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Ingrediënten

For the Cake:

  • 225 g butter softened, plus extra for greasing
  • 2 tbsp brandy
  • Pinch of saffron about 1/4 tsp strands
  • 225 g golden caster sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 225 g plain flour
  • 50 g ground almonds
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 300 g raisins
  • 300 g sultanas
  • 100 g natural-coloured glacé cherries halved
  • 85 g mixed peel
  • 50 g whole blanched almonds roughly chopped
  • 50 g whole blanched hazelnuts roughly chopped
  • 50 g walnut pieces

To Soak:

  • 3 tbsp brandy
  • 2 tbsp honey

Instructies

Cake Preparation:

  • Heat the oven to 160C/fan 140C/gas 3.
  • Butter and line a round, deep 20cm cake tin with two layers of baking parchment.
  • Tie a few sheets of newspaper around the outside of the tin, level with the top of the baking parchment.

Saffron Infusion:

  • Heat the brandy in a small pan, then add the saffron.
  • Leave to infuse off the heat for a few minutes.

Cake Batter:

  • In a bowl, beat together softened butter, golden caster sugar, eggs, flour, ground almonds, baking powder, and a pinch of salt until creamy and smooth.
  • Mix the fruit, nuts, and the brandy saffron infusion into the batter and stir well.

Baking:

  • Spoon the batter into the prepared tin, smooth the top, and make a slight dip in the middle.
  • Bake for 1½ hours, then cover loosely with foil to prevent over-browning.
  • Turn the oven down to 140C/fan 120C/gas 1 and cook for 1 hour more until a skewer comes out clean.
  • Leave to cool in the tin, then, while it's still warm, prod the cake all over with a skewer.

Honey Soak:

  • Mix the brandy and honey together and spoon over the cake.
  • Wrap up well in foil and keep in an airtight container until Christmas, feeding with more honeyed brandy every so often.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Intensify the Flavor (Optional):

If desired, repeat the soaking process twice more for a more intense flavor.
This Golden Saffron Honey Soaked Cake offers a delicate saffron aroma and a rich honeyed flavor, making it a luxurious addition to your holiday festivities. Enjoy the golden goodness of this festive treat!
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