Looking for a festive Christmas Recipe that’s rich, flavourful, and healthyr? This Whole Wheat Plum Cake, made with Bambino Nutraawell Atta, brings together the warmth of spices, the sweetness of dried fruits, and the soft, moist texture you expect from a classic Plum Cake, all while using wholesome Bambino Nutraawell Atta.
Methods
Ingredients:
- 1 ¼ cups Bambino Nutraawell Atta
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon powder
- ½ tsp nutmeg powder
- ¼ tsp clove powder
- A pinch of salt
- 1 cup mixed dried fruits (raisins, black currants, cherries, cranberries)
- ¼ cup chopped nuts (cashews, almonds, walnuts)
- 3 tbsp orange juice or warm water
- ½ cup softened butter or oil
- ¾ cup brown/white sugar
- 2 eggs (or ½ cup curd as a substitute for vegetarians)
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
- Zest of 1 orange (optional but recommended)
Method:
- Soak the dried fruits in orange juice/warm water for 30 minutes.
- Add chopped nuts and set aside.
- In a bowl, sift together: Bambino Nutraawell Atta, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove powder, and salt.
- Beat butter and sugar until creamy and light. Add eggs one at a time (or curd), followed by vanilla essence and orange zest. Mix until smooth.
- Add the dry mixture into the wet mixture in two batches.
- Fold gently without overmixing, this keeps the Atta Cake soft.
- Coat the soaked fruits lightly with 1 tbsp atta (prevents sinking). Fold them evenly into the batter.
- Preheat oven to 170°C.
- Pour batter into a lined loaf or round tin.
- Bake for 40–50 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the Plum Cake to cool fully before slicing.
- Wrap and store overnight for a richer flavour.
This festive Whole Wheat Plum Cake made using Bambino Nutraawell Atta is a wholesome twist on the classic Plum Cake, giving you all the holiday flavours you love. Whether you're planning a family feast, gifting homemade treats, or simply searching for a comforting Christmas Recipe, this soft and aromatic cake is sure to become a yearly favourite. Bake it once, and you’ll return to Bambino Nutraawell Atta for all your Christmas baking!