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torta natale

Irresistible Torta Natale Recipe for a Magical Christmas Feast


  • Author: Emma Schweitzer
  • Total Time: 65 minutes
  • Yield: 1 cake 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A traditional Italian Christmas cake, rich with dried fruits and nuts.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 200g flour
  • 150g sugar
  • 100g butter
  • 3 eggs
  • 100g mixed dried fruits
  • 50g almonds
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C.
  2. Mix flour, sugar, and baking powder.
  3. Add butter, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  4. Fold in dried fruits and almonds.
  5. Pour into a greased cake tin.
  6. Bake for 45 minutes.
  7. Cool before serving.

Notes

  • Soak dried fruits in rum for extra flavor.
  • Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: torta natale, Italian Christmas cake, dried fruit cake