Festive Mulled Wine Cake Recipe for Holidays

On the eve of baking, rinse the dried fruits and candied orange peel thoroughly. Soak them in orange juice for best flavor absorption. Allow this mixture to sit overnight to develop the flavors.

In a saucepan, combine the soaked fruits and orange juice with the butter, sugar, vanilla sugar, and honey. Cook on medium heat for about 8 to 10 minutes until everything is well-blended. After cooking, let the mixture cool slightly.

Once the fruit mixture has cooled, add the eggs and mix well until fully incorporated. This will be the wet base of your cake.

Add the almond flour to the mixture. Sift in the cocoa, all-purpose flour, and baking powder, followed by the spice mix. Stir well until a uniform batter is formed. It is normal for the batter to be somewhat runny.

Pour the cake batter into a greased baking pan, spreading it out evenly. Place it in a preheated oven at 150 degrees Celsius (300 degrees Fahrenheit) for 40 to 50 minutes. Check for doneness using a toothpick or cake tester.

Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely. For an extra festive touch, drizzle with glaze or melted chocolate before serving.