A cake that will get you in the Christmas spirit, representing the holiday colours, attractive with a burst of tutti frutti flavour in every bite. Rich, moist, buttery, a perfect alternative to the fruitcake. Those allergic to nuts can enjoy this cake without any worries.
In India, tutti frutti is prepared from raw green papaya and is sweeter compared to the regular fruit mix available at Bulk Barn in Canada. The fruit mix contains papaya, cherries, orange peel, lemon peel and slightly bitter. Dusting the tutti frutti with some flour before incorporating them in the batter helps in even distribution preventing them from sinking at the bottom of the cake. Milk added to the batter provides moisture, tenderness and flavour. An easy cake to prepare, can be baked in any shaped pan and delectable too.
Baking is a science. Use the "spoon and level" method when measuring flour. Do not scoop, pack the flour and tap the measuring cup. You will end up by adding extra flour. Use a spoon to fill the measuring cup, then with the back of a knife, level the top. Ingredients for cakes should be at room temperature, taken out of the refrigerator 60 minutes before preparation. Preheat oven to the correct temperature before baking. Follow the recipe to the tee for amazing results.
In India, tutti frutti is prepared from raw green papaya and is sweeter compared to the regular fruit mix available at Bulk Barn in Canada. The fruit mix contains papaya, cherries, orange peel, lemon peel and slightly bitter. Dusting the tutti frutti with some flour before incorporating them in the batter helps in even distribution preventing them from sinking at the bottom of the cake. Milk added to the batter provides moisture, tenderness and flavour. An easy cake to prepare, can be baked in any shaped pan and delectable too.
Baking is a science. Use the "spoon and level" method when measuring flour. Do not scoop, pack the flour and tap the measuring cup. You will end up by adding extra flour. Use a spoon to fill the measuring cup, then with the back of a knife, level the top. Ingredients for cakes should be at room temperature, taken out of the refrigerator 60 minutes before preparation. Preheat oven to the correct temperature before baking. Follow the recipe to the tee for amazing results.
Tutti Frutti Cake
(Serves 10)
You will need a 9” round cake pan or loaf pan of 9" x 5" x 3"
(Alternatively, use a cake pan of your choice)
Ingredients:
3/4 cup butter or margarine
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour or maida + 1/4 cup (for dusting tutti frutti)
1/2 cup milk
1 cup tutti frutti
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Method:
Preheat oven to 350 F or 180 C.
In a bowl, mix 1/4 cup flour with the tutti frutti. Set aside.
Sift the dry ingredients; flour and baking powder.
Grease the cake pan and dust with some flour.
Using a stand mixer or with an electric beater, first beat the butter and then add sugar. When sugar is well incorporated, add eggs one at a time. Alternate with dry ingredients, milk and vanilla. Finally add the tutti frutti. Using a spatula, mix well and transfer to the prepared pan.
Bake till a cake tester or toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean, around 50 minutes.
Cool cake completely before unmoulding, cut and serve.
(Serves 10)
You will need a 9” round cake pan or loaf pan of 9" x 5" x 3"
(Alternatively, use a cake pan of your choice)
Ingredients:
3/4 cup butter or margarine
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour or maida + 1/4 cup (for dusting tutti frutti)
1/2 cup milk
1 cup tutti frutti
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Method:
Preheat oven to 350 F or 180 C.
In a bowl, mix 1/4 cup flour with the tutti frutti. Set aside.
Sift the dry ingredients; flour and baking powder.
Grease the cake pan and dust with some flour.
Using a stand mixer or with an electric beater, first beat the butter and then add sugar. When sugar is well incorporated, add eggs one at a time. Alternate with dry ingredients, milk and vanilla. Finally add the tutti frutti. Using a spatula, mix well and transfer to the prepared pan.
Bake till a cake tester or toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean, around 50 minutes.
Cool cake completely before unmoulding, cut and serve.
