Fruit and Nut Cake
Description
Delicious baked treat for the whole family. There are many recipes for "Mazurka" cake, and I particularly liked this one for its simplicity and excellent results. The cake turns out crispy, aromatic, and airy thanks to the baking soda. To make "Mazurka" cake with dried fruits and nuts, you don't necessarily need a loaf pan. I didn't have the right pan, but the result was still wonderful. I used cranberries, two types of raisins, and walnuts. Serve warm or chilled. Perfect with tea.
Instructions
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Step 1
Rinse the dried fruits and (if necessary) chop them so they are not too large.
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Step 2
Chop the walnuts (using a blender or by hand).
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Step 3
Put the eggs into a deep bowl.
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Step 4
Add sugar and rub it in until the sugar dissolves. You can also use a blender for this.
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Step 5
Add dried fruits.
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Step 6
Then add the nuts.
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Step 7
Now it's time for the baking soda—you can separately neutralize it with vinegar and then add it. Or simply add the baking soda along with a few tablespoons of vinegar (3-4 teaspoons).
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Step 8
Then gradually add the flour and mix.
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Step 9
Grease the baking pan with butter and dust with flour.
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Step 10
Spread the mixture evenly in the pan using a spatula.
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Step 11
Place in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius to bake. When the crust turns golden brown and firms up, reduce the temperature to 130 degrees and continue baking until the inside is fully cooked. I recommend checking with a toothpick—it should come out dry. The baking time will depend on your oven, the shape, height, and thickness of your baking pan.
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Step 12
As soon as you take out the cake, cut it into diamonds or squares. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
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Step 13
Serve the ready-made "Mazurka" cake with dried fruits and nuts with tea or coffee.