🧁 Curry Raisin Gugelhupf Recipe
Ingredients
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Dried Raisins: 1 cup (soaked in warm water for 15 minutes)
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All-Purpose Flour: 3 cups
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Active Dry Yeast: 2¼ teaspoons (1 packet)
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Warm Milk: ½ cup (110°F/45°C)
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Unsalted Butter: ½ cup (softened)
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Granulated Sugar: ½ cup
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Eggs: 2 large (room temperature)
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Ground Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
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Ground Nutmeg: ½ teaspoon
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Ground Cloves: ¼ teaspoon
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Ground Curry Powder: 1 tablespoon
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Salt: ½ teaspoon
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Lemon Zest: 1 lemon
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Chopped Walnuts: ½ cup (optional)
Instructions
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Activate the Yeast: In a small bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until frothy.
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Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, sift together flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, curry powder, and salt.
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Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in lemon zest.
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Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the yeast mixture to the wet ingredients, then fold in the dry ingredients until a sticky dough forms.
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Incorporate Raisins and Nuts: Drain and pat dry the soaked raisins. Gently fold them into the dough along with chopped walnuts, if using.
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First Rise: Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1–1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
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Prepare the Pan: Grease a Gugelhupf or Bundt pan with butter and lightly dust with flour.
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Shape and Second Rise: Punch down the risen dough and transfer it to the prepared pan. Cover and let it rise for another 30–45 minutes.
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Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cake for 40–45 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
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Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
🍽 Serving Suggestions
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Dust with powdered sugar for a touch of sweetness.
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Serve with a dollop of spiced cream cheese frosting.
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Pair with a cup of masala chai or a light white wine.
This Curry Raisin Gugelhupf offers a delightful blend of sweet, spicy, and savoury notes, making it a unique addition to your baking repertoire. Enjoy the fusion of flavours and the comforting texture of this traditional cake with a modern twist!