A delicious Advent cake makes you look forward to the Christmas season even more. For coffee or tea, as a dessert for lunch with the family or simply for in between: the cake tastes heavenly and is also visually appealing. In addition, the simple basic recipe can be varied as desired. We offer you three Advent cake recipes with applesauce, with cherries and with walnuts - there is something for every taste!
Advent cake recipes: The sponge dough
The first step in preparing the delicious Advent cake is the batter. The basic recipe is very simple, even complete baking beginners are sure to succeed and is the perfect choice for anyone who is short on time. The batter can also be seasoned as desired and can be varied with black chocolate, marzipan or even alcohol if desired.
The basic recipe for sponge cake is super simple. You need the following ingredients for a cake (16 pieces).
- 200 g Butter, zimmerwarm
- 150g sugar
- 1/2 packet of vanilla sugar or a quarter of a small vanilla pod, just remove the pulp
- 4 medium eggs
- 400 g flour type 550
- 3 heaped teaspoons of baking powder
- Spices: 1 pinch of ground clove, 1 pinch of ground cinnamon, 1 pinch of ground nutmeg (you can also use gingerbread spice)
- 40 g chocolate shavings (black chocolate) or 120 g dark chocolate
- 180 ml milk
If you want, you can also make the gingerbread spice yourself. You need the following spices:
- 2 tsp cinnamon, ground
- 2 tsp ginger, ground
- 1 teaspoon clove, ground
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- if desired: 1/2 tsp cardamom
- if desired: 1/3 teaspoon ginger
- Prise Pfeffer
Mix the spices and put them in a jar with a sealable lid. Store in a cool, dry, airtight container for up to 6 months. You can also use the spice mix for gingerbread, cookies and other Christmas pastries.
Preparation: As already mentioned, you can vary the batter as you wish. We explain exactly how this works for each individual Advent cake. For the basic recipe, however, you first have to put the butter in a bowl and then mix it with the mixer to form a homogeneous, smooth mass. Then gradually add the sugar and vanilla sugar, season the butter mixture and mix the whole thing until smooth.
In a separate bowl, mix the eggs and gradually add them to the butter mixture, stirring constantly. You can then melt the chocolate shavings or the dark chocolate in a water bath and add them to the batter. Then mix the sifted flour and baking powder in a separate bowl. Alternately add flour and milk to the bowl with the butter. Continue mixing until a sticky dough forms. Garnish thatAny dough with fruitand spread it into a springform pan. Bake the cake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius for one hour. Do the sample. Then you can cover it with the chocolate coating.
Three delicious variations
Below we offer you three Advent cake variations that taste juicy, fresh and increase the anticipation of the Christmas season. For all recipes you will need the following accessories:
- Mixer with kneading hooks for dough
- a baking pan with a diameter of 26 cm. You can use a spring form or a wreath form. Or you can bake the Advent cake in a tray.
- several medium sized bowls
Advent cake recipes: Christmas cake with applesauce and marzipan
When it comes to delicious Advent cake recipes, we should start with the popular applesauce cake. This Christmas cake with applesauce and marzipan is very moist and the fruits give it a fresh touch. The necessary ingredients are:
- 200 g butter, soft
- 150g sugar
- 1/2 packet of vanilla sugar or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla pulp from a pod
- 4 medium eggs
- 300 g flour type 550
- 2 level teaspoons of baking powder
- Spices: 1 pinch of ground clove, 1 pinch of ground cinnamon, 1 pinch of ground nutmeg
- 100 g marzipan, cooled
- 1 glass of applesauce (about 350 g)
- 180 ml yogurt
To garnish you will need 60 g of sliced almonds (if desired).
Preparation:
1. First put the butter, vanilla sugar and sugar in a bowl and stir until a creamy mixture is formed. In another bowl, beat the eggs and add them to the butter mixture, stirring constantly. Add the remaining liquid ingredients – yoghurt and applesauce to the butter-egg mixture and continue to mix. Put the dry ingredients: flour, spices, baking powder in a separate bowl and mix. Then gradually add to the butter mixture and stir in. Then cut the marzipan mixture into small pieces and add it to the butter-flour mixture. Process the whole thing into a smooth, slightly sticky dough. Grease a wreath mold with butter, scatter the almonds on the bottom and pour the dough into the mold. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius and bake for about an hour.
Juicy Advent cake with cherries
The next recipe for a juicy, sweet Advent cake is super simple and suitable even for complete beginners. Surprise the family this Christmas. You need the following ingredients:
- 200 g butter, soft
- 150g sugar
- 1/2 packet of vanilla sugar or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla pulp from a pod
- 3 medium eggs
- 300 g flour type 550
- 100 g almonds, ground
- 150 g Marzipan
- 150 g sweet cherries from a jar (drained weight), pitted and halved
- 2 level teaspoons of baking powder
- Spices: 1 pinch of ground clove, 1 pinch of ground cinnamon, 1 pinch of ground nutmeg
Preparation:
1. First preheat the oven to 160 degrees Celsius. Also grease a baking pan.
2. Place the butter and sugar in a medium bowl and beat until creamy.
3. Gradually add the eggs to the butter mixture and mix well.
4. Add the flour and ground almonds, stirring constantly.
5. Place the sweet cherries in another bowl and sprinkle them with flour. This will prevent the cherries from sinking into the batter. Then add the cherries to the flour mixture. Process the whole thing into a smooth, slightly sticky dough.
6. Dust the work surface with flour. Form a ball out of the marzipan mixture, then flatten it and roll it out into a round shape on the work surface.
7. Pour half of the dough into the springform pan. Then place the marzipan on top and cover with the other half of the dough.
8. Bake the cake for about an hour.
Cake with walnuts
The next recipe for Christmas cake with walnuts is super easy and not only tasty at Christmas. Sweeten the pre-Christmas season with this delicious dessert. You need the following ingredients:
- 230 g butter, soft, unsalted
- Zest of 2 oranges, grated
- 340g brown sugar
- Spices: 5 teaspoons ginger, 4 teaspoons cinnamon, 1 teaspoon cloves
- 4 medium sized eggs
- 4 TL Honig
- 1 teaspoon vanilla sugar
- 240 ml milk
- 420 g flour type 550
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp salt
- 100 g walnuts, roasted
- 100g raisins
Preparation:
1. Place the butter, spices and sugar in a medium bowl and beat until creamy.
2. Gradually add the eggs, vanilla sugar and honey to the butter mixture and mix well. A creamy mass should emerge.
3. Add the milk and stir again.
4. Add the dry ingredients (milk, baking powder and salt) to the bowl and work the ingredients into a uniform dough using the kneading hook of the hand mixer.
5. Now all that's left is to stir in the raisins and walnuts and pour the dough into a springform pan.
6. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius and bake the cake for one hour until golden brown.
Advent cake from tin
You don't necessarily have to have a springform pan to bake an Advent cake. In this case, you can use the basic sponge cake recipe and then modify the cake. By the way, all of the Advent cake recipes in today's post can also be prepared in a baking tray. If you use fruit in a glass, always drain it well first, otherwise the dough will be too runny. If you use dry fruits, first put them in a bowl and pour hot water over them. Leave the fruit for about 15 minutes.
Line the baking tray with baking paper and spread the dough evenlyon the sheet metaland smooth it out. Bake the cake for about 30 minutes (the cake from the tray is significantly thinner than the one in a springform pan, so the baking time is shorter). You can then spread the cake with chocolate icing and garnish with fresh fruit of your choice.
