Easter cake with candied fruits

Cookinero 13 March 2025

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Kulich appeared in Rus' long before Christianity and served as a treat at feasts after rituals associated with spring and fertility. Even the name of this dish can be translated as "child of the sun", which reveals the essence of sacrificing special bread for a good harvest. With the advent of the new faith, the meaning of the delicacy changed - now kulich signifies the invisible presence of Christ and should stand in the center of the table. There are many baking recipes. Among them, kulich with candied fruits and raisins takes a worthy place.

How to cook Easter cake with candied fruits

Step 1

Prepare the dough. Place a saucepan with milk on low heat and heat until warm, but not hot. While the milk is heating, mix half of the flour with yeast. Then pour in the milk, stirring the mixture continuously. It should be quite runny. Cover the dough with a towel and let it sit for 30 minutes in a dry, warm place.

Step 2

Knead the dough. First, separate the eggs into whites and yolks. Mix the yolks with vanilla and sugar until a homogeneous airy mass is formed, beat the whites in a separate bowl. Put the yolks in the dough and mix, then add salt, butter and whites one by one, stirring constantly. Pour in the flour in portions and knead the dough. Cover it with a towel and let it stand for 60 minutes.

Step 3

Bake the Easter cakes. Add raisins and candied fruits to the dough, mix and leave for 10 minutes, while preparing the baking tins. Distribute the dough into the tins and leave for another 5-10 minutes. Preheat the oven to 100 degrees and bake the Easter cakes at this temperature for 10 minutes, then increase to 180 degrees and bake for 40 minutes.