Zoes Greek Fruit Cake Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

ZOE'S GREEK FRUIT CAKE

A rich fruity fruit cake studded with chocolate and finished with a big slurp of brandy and then slowly baked. This is not a recipe to be rushed, but rather to savour and enjoy the process of baking.

Provided by Betty Bramanis

Categories     Cakes

Time 4h

Number Of Ingredients 19



Zoe's Greek Fruit Cake image

Steps:

  • 1. DAY 1: In bowl, soak all the dried fruit, brandy and apricot nectar for a minimum of 2 hours, overnight is best. Stir occasionally.
  • 2. DAY 2: Pre-heat oven to 140oC (285oF). Grease and line 23cm (9 inch) square cake tin with a double or triple layer of baking paper. Wrap the outside with a double layer of newspaper and secure with string.
  • 3. In a large bowl, cream the butter, sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each one has been added.
  • 4. Beat in the apricot jam (you may need to heat it slightly in the microwave) and the fruit/brandy mixture and stir well.
  • 5. Sift the flours and cinnamon into the bowl and fold through with the chocolate and nuts.
  • 6. Pour into the prepared pan and bake in the pre heated oven for about 4 hours, a tooth pick should come out clean.
  • 7. Leave cake to cool completely in the tin. Leave for at least one night in the tin (covered in a clean tea towel). Best if left a few days.
  • 8. Slice and dust with icing sugar.

375 g raisins (13 oz)
250g (9 oz) pitted prunes, chopped
250g (9 oz) pitted dried dates, chopped
150 g (5.5 oz) sultanas
125g (4.5 oz) currants
100g (3.5 oz) glace cherries - i double these!!
1 cup brandy
1/2 cup apricot nectar
1 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
1 tablespoon vanilla
4 large eggs
1/2 cup apricot jam
2 cups self flour
1/2 cup self raising flour
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
130g (4.5 oz) almonds, chopped
100g (3.5 oz) walnuts, chopped
200g (7 oz) quality dark chocolate, chopped

More about "zoes greek fruit cake recipes"

13 EASY GREEK DESSERTS - INSANELY GOOD
Web Jun 19, 2022 2. Revani Cake . If you want to serve something that’s sure to please even the pickiest eaters, give this a try. The unassuming revani cake looks like a simple sponge cake, but it’s bursting with a sweet and …
From insanelygoodrecipes.com
13-easy-greek-desserts-insanely-good image


STRAWBERRY PASSION FRUIT SHEET CAKE - ZOëBAKES
Web May 8, 2021 Ingredients White Cake* 1/2 cup (112g) unsalted butter, room temperature 7 tbsp (80g) vegetable shortening 2 cups (400g) sugar 1 tbsp vanilla extract** 3/4 tsp almond extract 1 cup (240g) egg whites (from …
From zoebakes.com
strawberry-passion-fruit-sheet-cake-zobakes image


CAKE RECIPES - ZOëBAKES
Web cake Recipes - ZoëBakes Category: cake I am obsessed with cake. So much so, that I wrote a whole book on it. If you’d like more of my cake recipes, check out my book, Zoë Bakes Cakes! Angel Food Cake with …
From zoebakes.com
cake-recipes-zobakes image


BLUEBERRY CAKE RECIPE BY ZOë FRANçOIS - ZOëBAKES
Web Jun 24, 2014 Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter two 8-inch cake pans and line with buttered parchment. Whisk the flours, baking powder and salt together in a bowl. In a stand mixer, fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the …
From zoebakes.com
blueberry-cake-recipe-by-zo-franois-zobakes image


CHOCOLATE – OLIVE OIL FRUIT CAKE | MEDITERRANEAN DIET, …
Web Nov 19, 2020 Butter two 9-inch (23cm) loaf pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper. Preheat the oven to 350ºF (180ºC).
From dianekochilas.com
4.2/5 (11)
Category Dessert, Dinner
Cuisine Greek, Greek Cuisine, Mediterranean Diet
  • Soak the currants or raisins and figs in a half cup of brandy, orange liqueur or rim one to two days before you start the cake.
  • Butter two 9-inch (23cm) loaf pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper. Preheat the oven to 350ºF (180ºC).
  • In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or by hand in a large bowl, beat the olive oil and sugar at medium-high speed for 5 minutes.


EASY FRUIT CAKE RECIPE - BBC FOOD
Web Rub in the butter and then fold in the mixed fruit. Stir the bicarbonate of soda into the milk then add to the mix and stir until well combined. Spoon the mixture into the loaf tin and …
From bbc.co.uk


BEST CLASSIC FRUITCAKE RECIPES - FOOD NETWORK CANADA
Web Dec 30, 2021 1 cup raisins 1 cup dried cranberries 1 cup chopped pitted prunes 1 cup chopped candied pineapple ½ cup dried currants ½ cup dried cherries ¼ cup finely …
From foodnetwork.ca


BEST FRUIT CAKE RECIPE - HOW TO MAKE FRUIT CAKE - THE PIONEER …
Web Dec 16, 2022 Directions. 1 In a medium bowl, stir together the raisins, apricots, figs, ginger, and brandy (sub whiskey or apple cider if you like). Cover and let soak for at least 4 …
From thepioneerwoman.com


PORTOKALOPITA (TRADITIONAL GREEK ORANGE CAKE) - MEDITERRANEAN …
Web Instructions. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and brush a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with olive oil. For the cake, put the eggs, olive oil, and sugar in a large bowl. Beat the mixture …
From mediterraneanliving.com


105-YEAR-OLD FRUITCAKE RECIPES | THE SATURDAY EVENING POST
Web Dec 18, 2017 1 tablespoonful of lemon juice. Put the unbeaten white of an egg in a bowl, add the sugar slowly, beating constantly with a spoon, then the lemon juice. Put evenly …
From saturdayeveningpost.com


21 ZOES KITCHEN COPYCAT RECIPES - TASTE OF HOME

From tasteofhome.com


RUKMINI IYER TRADITIONAL FRUIT CAKE | EASY CHRISTMAS BAKING RECIPE
Web Preheat the oven to 115°C fan/135°C/gas 1. Cream the butter, sugar, extracts and the lemon zest and juice, along with the treacle and marmalade, if using. In a separate …
From thehappyfoodie.co.uk


ZOëS KITCHEN (@ZOESKITCHEN) • INSTAGRAM PHOTOS AND VIDEOS
Web 0 Followers, 148 Following, 0 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Zoës Kitchen (@zoeskitchen)
From instagram.com


ZOë FRANçOIS'S CHOCOLATE DEVIL'S FOOD CAKE - THE DREW BARRYMORE …
Web ingredients 2 1/3 cups / 280g all-purpose flour 2 cups / 400g granulated sugar 2/3 cup / 50g Dutch processed cocoa powder (sifted if lumpy) 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp kosher salt 1 1/4 …
From thedrewbarrymoreshow.com


TRADITIONAL GREEK DESSERTS - MY GREEK DISH
Web A delicious collection of traditional Greek desserts! From the traditional baklava and milk pie (galaktoboureko) to regional classics like Thessaloniki’s pastry triangles and seasonal …
From mygreekdish.com


BEST RECIPES OF 2021 - ZOëBAKES
Web Dec 28, 2021 1 Pavlova A pavlova is a study in perfect imperfection. It bakes into a delicate, smooth shell that collapses in the middle, begging for any manner of filling. …
From zoebakes.com


RUKMINI IYER'S ZOE'S GRANNY'S FRUIT CAKE RECIPE | EASY FRUIT CAKE
Web Zoe’s Granny’s Fruit Cake by Rukmini Iyer from The Sweet Roasting Tin Easy Serves a lot Total 3hr 30min Prep 30min Cook 3hr Introduction The recipe for this fruit cake was …
From thehappyfoodie.co.uk


ZOE'S KITCHEN COPYCAT RECIPES - PINTEREST
Web Jul 19, 2016 - Explore Patsy Ghysels's board "Zoe's Kitchen Copycat Recipes", followed by 216 people on Pinterest. See more ideas about zoes kitchen, recipes, copycat recipes. …
From pinterest.ca


WORLD’S BEST FRUIT CAKE - A BEAUTIFUL PLATE
Web Dec 2, 2019 In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all purpose flour, baking powder, spices, and salt. Set aside. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, …
From abeautifulplate.com


ZOE SALDAñA BAKES AND GIVES AWAY PASTRIES IN FRANCE: WATCH
Web 1 day ago Zoe Saldaña, her husband Marco Perego and their three sons try the fruit tarts. But the pastries weren’t just for the young family. The husband and wife stepped outside …
From people.com


ZOE BAKES CAKES COOKBOOK + ANSWERS TO FAQS! - ZOëBAKES
Web In the following chapters she gives simple, straightforward recipes for loaf cakes, layers, fillings, frostings, and more–including treats like Apple Cake with Honey-Bourbon Glaze, …
From zoebakes.com


Related Search