If you have a liking for deep flavours of traditional plum cake and the fudgy texture of brownies, this plum cake brownie can be the ideal dessert for you this Christmas. The cake blends the spiced, fruity richness of a classic plum cake with the soft, chocolatey indulgence of a brownie. The cake will be perfect for the Christmas celebrations, cozy winter nights, or an evening tea treat.
Plum cake brownies are popular, especially around Christmas, during the holiday season due to their warm spices, dried fruits, and flavourful aroma. The recipe includes soaked dry fruits and mild spices, making the cake richer, denser, and mouth-watering. Check out the recipe and the method to easily bake a chocolatey plum cake brownie without any fancy appliance.
To make the plum cake brownies, you will require the following ingredients:
1 cup mixed dried fruits (raisins, dates, cranberries, chopped prunes)
½ cup orange juice or apple juice (for soaking fruits)
100 g dark chocolate, chopped
½ cup unsalted butter
¾ cup brown sugar or powdered sugar
2 eggs (or ½ cup thick curd for eggless version)
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon cinnamon powder
¼ teaspoon nutmeg powder
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
A pinch of salt
Begin by soaking the dried fruits in warm orange or apple juice for a minimum of 30 minutes. It will help soften the fruits and boost their flavour. Preheat your oven to 170°C and line a square baking tin with parchment paper.
Melt the butter and dark chocolate together with the help of a double boiler or microwave. You must stir until smooth and glossy. Add sugar to this mixture and whisk well. Now add eggs, one at a time (or curd for eggless), followed by vanilla essence.
In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and spices. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula. Finally, fold in the soaked fruits along with any leftover soaking liquid for extra moisture.
Pour the batter into the prepared tin and level the top. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs. Avoid overbaking to maintain a fudgy texture.
Allow the plum cake brownies to cool fully before slicing. Serve them warm with vanilla ice cream or enjoy them as-is with tea or coffee. These brownies taste even better the next day as the flavours mature. You can store the cake in an airtight container for nearly 4–5 days at room temperature.
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