Cranberry and candied fruit cake
Description
The recipe won't take much time. New Year is a holiday loved by both adults and children. And what holiday is complete without sweets? If you don't have time to bake a cake, this cupcake will be an excellent alternative. Unlike a cake, it doesn't need to be stored in the refrigerator, stays fresh longer, and is easier to prepare. And it gets eaten just as quickly! Want to find out how?
Instructions
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Step 1
You can use any candied fruits you like for the cake. I used pineapple and kumquat. It will look very beautiful if the candied fruits are multicolored—yellow, red, green.
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Step 2
Beat soft margarine with sugar, regular and vanilla, for about 3 minutes.
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Step 3
Add the eggs and beat until a smooth mixture is obtained.
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Step 4
Add the semolina and sour cream. Mix well.
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Step 5
Add the flour mixed with baking powder and mix thoroughly.
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Step 6
And the final touch—add the candied fruits and mix until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
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Step 7
Grease the loaf pan with butter and lightly dust with flour.
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Step 8
Place the dough in the pan and smooth it out.
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Step 9
And bake in a preheated oven at 180-190 degrees for 1 hour or slightly longer. Check the doneness of the cake with a wooden toothpick.
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Step 10
Let the cake cool and sprinkle with powdered sugar or decorate with icing according to your taste and preference.