SAFFRON FRUIT CAKE
This light yet moist fruit cake keeps really well and the sweet perfumed aroma that the saffron provides goes well with the buttery dried fruit. The method is also easier than most cake recipes so you'll want to make this again and again. It has a wonderful mood lifting other worldly after taste and is an absolute winner! There is no substitute for saffron, its flavour is unique. (I buy mine on ebay at a fraction of the cost) If you haven't got any then add a few drops of natural almond extract and 2 oz chopped walnuts to make an equally delicious everyday cake.
Provided by robd16
Categories Dessert
Time 1h5m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 180C/350F and grease a square cake pan, lining the bottom with greaseproof paper.
- In a pestle and mortar, grind the saffron with some of the sugar (you get the best yellow colour that way), alternatively, soak in 2tbsp of boiling hot water.
- Bring the dried fruit to the boil in a pan of water, once boiling point is reached, turn off the heat and drain the fruit well using a sieve. Return to the pan and add the butter until it has melted perhaps over a low heat if necessary.
- Add the saffron (including water if soaking method used) sugar and eggs and mix thoroughly then sift in the flour, salt and baking powder.
- Mix well but do not over work the mixture then pour into the cake pan.
- Bake for 30mins or until browned on top, then reduce heat to 160C/300F, cover with foil and bake for a further 20 minutes.
- Allow to cool for 15 minutes before turning out to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Now thats special.
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Md Morjem
[email protected]Wow! This cake is amazing! The saffron adds a really unique flavor and the cake is so moist and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
NAHYABINGI ThombuprinceGadah
[email protected]This cake was a bit dry for my taste, but the flavor was good. I might try adding some extra moisture next time.
Musa a Musa
[email protected]Not a fan of fruit cake, but this one was pretty good. The saffron gave it a nice twist.
Refilwe Monkatlala
[email protected]This cake was absolutely delicious! The saffron added a lovely flavor and the cake was so moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.
Ahmad Raza Mughal
[email protected]I love saffron and I was excited to try this recipe. However, I found that the saffron flavor was a bit too overpowering. I might try using less saffron next time.
Chimezie Timothy
[email protected]This was my first time baking a fruit cake and I'm really happy with how it turned out. The saffron gave it a beautiful color and a unique flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.
Jossy Tech
[email protected]Followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly! It was so moist and flavorful. Definitely a keeper!
MD. Romjan Mia
[email protected]This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good. I might try making it again with a different recipe.
Tony Francis
[email protected]I've never used saffron before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The cake turned out beautifully and the saffron added a really nice touch. Will definitely make this again.
abdo tika
[email protected]Made this cake for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the saffron. I'll definitely be making it again.
Evaline Kisioki
[email protected]This saffron fruit cake was a delightful treat! The flavors were perfectly balanced, with the saffron adding a subtle yet distinct flavor. The cake was moist and dense, with a lovely golden color. I'll definitely be making this again!