To prepare a delicious fruit cake, start by preparing the egg whites. Whip them with a mixer on high speed until you achieve a firm foam that forms peaks. This step is essential to ensure a fluffy and airy texture of the cake. In another bowl, mix the sugar with the egg yolks until the mixture becomes light in color and doubles in volume. Here, add the oil, baking powder, and vanilla sugar, continuing to mix vigorously to integrate these ingredients.
Once you have a homogeneous mixture, gradually incorporate the flour, ensuring that no lumps remain. It is important to use a spatula or reduce the mixer speed to avoid overheating the dough. If you notice that the dough is too thick, do not hesitate to add a little mineral water or milk, one tablespoon at a time, until you achieve a slightly flowing but still dense consistency.
After the dough is well mixed, it is time to incorporate the whipped egg whites. Use a spatula and gently fold from top to bottom to maintain the air in the egg whites. This is crucial to ensure that the cake will be light and fluffy.
Once you have a uniform mixture, pour the dough into a baking pan lined with parchment paper. You can use a round or square pan, depending on your preferences. Now comes the fun part: add your favorite fruits on top of the dough. You can opt for apples, pears, blueberries, or even peaches, depending on the season and taste.
Preheat the oven to 150 degrees Celsius and place the pan with the dough and fruits inside. Bake the cake for about 40-50 minutes, but make sure to check it from time to time using a toothpick. When the toothpick comes out clean, the cake is ready. Let it cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer it to a rack to cool completely. Serve it plain or with a scoop of whipped cream for an extra flavor boost!
Once you have a homogeneous mixture, gradually incorporate the flour, ensuring that no lumps remain. It is important to use a spatula or reduce the mixer speed to avoid overheating the dough. If you notice that the dough is too thick, do not hesitate to add a little mineral water or milk, one tablespoon at a time, until you achieve a slightly flowing but still dense consistency.
After the dough is well mixed, it is time to incorporate the whipped egg whites. Use a spatula and gently fold from top to bottom to maintain the air in the egg whites. This is crucial to ensure that the cake will be light and fluffy.
Once you have a uniform mixture, pour the dough into a baking pan lined with parchment paper. You can use a round or square pan, depending on your preferences. Now comes the fun part: add your favorite fruits on top of the dough. You can opt for apples, pears, blueberries, or even peaches, depending on the season and taste.
Preheat the oven to 150 degrees Celsius and place the pan with the dough and fruits inside. Bake the cake for about 40-50 minutes, but make sure to check it from time to time using a toothpick. When the toothpick comes out clean, the cake is ready. Let it cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer it to a rack to cool completely. Serve it plain or with a scoop of whipped cream for an extra flavor boost!
Ingredients
6 eggs, 300 g sugar, 300 g flour, 1/2 cup oil, 1 packet vanilla sugar, 1 packet baking powder, pitted cherries, 0 cup mineral water