Kate’s Raisin, Date, Nut Stollen (Yeast Free German Fruitcake)

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 2
Kate's Raisin, Date, Nut Stollen (Yeast Free German Fruitcake)
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Prep

25 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

85 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter , room temperature but not melted
1 cup cream-style cottage cheese , drained ( Not low fat or fat free , must have 4 to 8 percent milkfat )
1 egg
1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
1 teaspoon fresh orange zest
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup almonds , chopped
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup medjool dates , pitted and chopped ( about 7 to 8 large medjool )
2 tablespoons melted butter
confectioners ' sugar , for coating

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
378
Sugar
26g
Fat
19g
Kate's Raisin, Date, Nut Stollen (Yeast Free German Fruitcake) is a sweet and aromatic, yeast-free cake that has a rich history rooted in German Christmas traditions. First mentioned in historical records in the 14th century, stollen has been enjoyed widely in Germany, and the tradition of baking stollen has spread internationally over the past few hundred years. The recipe features a range of ingredients, including raisins, dates, and almonds that infuse the cake with a complex, delectable flavor. Since the recipe does not use yeast, the bake time must be longer than traditional bread. This stollen cake benefits from being baked a day or two before it is needed, allowing the flavors to meld and become more complex and delicious over time.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a large baking sheet with butter.
2.Sift the flour and baking powder together in a large mixing bowl. Add brown sugar, ground cardamom, ground nutmeg, and salt to the mix and combine well.
3.Blend the unsalted butter, cream-style cottage cheese, egg, fresh lemon zest, fresh orange zest, and vanilla extract in a blender until smooth.
4.Add the liquid mixture to dry mixture and mix until well-combined.
5.Hand stir in the chopped almonds, raisins, and chopped medjool dates, then form the dough into a cylinder shape and place the dough onto the greased baking sheet.
6.Brush the melted butter over the top of the dough, then bake for 1 hour.
7.Remove the stollen from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for 30 minutes. Once cooled, evenly coat the stollen with confectioners' sugar.

PROS

This stollen recipe is yeast-free and has a unique blend of flavors in every bite.
With the combination of chopped almonds, raisins, and medjool dates, this stollen is the perfect dessert option for any season.

CONS

Due to the butter and other high-calorie ingredients, this stollen cake is high in calories and fat.
It should be enjoyed in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although this recipe is not particularly healthy, the medjool dates used in this recipe is an excellent source of fiber. Consuming foods rich in fiber helps with maintaining a healthy gut and digestive system. The almonds in this recipe are also a good source of healthy fats and protein.

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