Panforte (Italian Christmas cake)
Description
Delicious baked treat for the whole family. If you're curious to find out, serve warm or chilled. Perfect with tea.
Instructions
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Step 1
Take any silicone baking mold. A round or oval one will work perfectly. Place all the dried fruits and nuts into it. Mix the ingredients.
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Step 2
Add the sifted cocoa powder and flour to the dried fruits. Also add the spices. It is preferable for the cloves, nutmeg, and coriander to be freshly ground.
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Step 3
Pour water into a heavy-bottomed saucepan, add sugar and honey. Heat the ingredients over low heat to 116 degrees Celsius and cook for two minutes, stirring constantly.
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Step 4
Pour the resulting caramel into a silicone mold with nuts and dried fruits. Mix thoroughly and place in an oven preheated to 160 degrees. Bake for 40 minutes until the cake becomes dense and firm. Remove the finished cake from the silicone mold, wrap it in foil, and place it in the refrigerator overnight. Decorate the ready cake as desired.