Eggless Plum Cake | Christmas Special Cake | Special Fruit & Nut Plum Cake | No Alcohol, No Oven

Chef Kunal Kapur Desserts & Sweets 40 Mins 4 Servings 1.4M views Dec 23, 2020

Christmas Plum Cake Recipe is a boozy, dark, intense cake that is made in advance for Christmas. The nuts and dry fruits are steeped in the liquor of choice or in fresh orange juice, and the cake is additionally loaded with nuts making it a wholesome cake full of bites. This Christmas enjoy this delicious Eggless Plum Cake Recipe loaded with fruit & nuts from Chef Kunal Kapur.

Ingredients & Measurements

Carefully curated and proportioned for authentic flavor balance. Adjust chillies and salt to your personal taste.

For Soaking

Cashewnuts (crushed) - ¼ cup
Almonds (crushed) - ¼ cup
Pista (crushed) - ¼ cup
Raisins - ¼ cup
Candied fruits - ¼ cup
Dried Blue Berries - a handful
Dried Cranberries - a handful
Orange juice - ⅔cup

For Batter

All-purpose Flour(maida) – 1cup
Cocoa powder – 3 tbsp
Clove powder - ¼ tsp
Cinnamon powder - ½ tsp
Nutmeg powder - ¼ tsp
Ginger powder - ¾ tsp
Sugar(fine grain) – ¾ cup
Butter(melted, salted) – 5 tbsp
Vanilla Extract – 1tsp
Baking powder – 1½ tsp
Chocolate chips – ½ cup
Milk (room temp) – 1cup
Salt - a pinch

For the written recipe https//www.chefkunalkapur.com/egglesschristmascake/

➡️ Check out other Christmas Recipes:
Eggless Chocolate Cake - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyjTF2G6zMg&list
Rum Balls - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvHAURvJqbk
Strawberry Cake with Chocolate Sauce - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baDPj4cxQe0
Christmas Mulled Wine - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9spc2kbeQI

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

1
Ingredient Preparation: Wash, prep, and accurately measure all fresh ingredients, aromatics, and spice blends as listed in the ingredients section.
2
Sautéing & Blooming Spices: Heat oil or ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium flame. Add whole spices and aromatics (ginger, garlic, green chillies) to bloom their essential oils until fragrant.
3
Building the Flavor Base: Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent or golden brown. Stir in tomatoes and ground spices (turmeric, coriander, chilli powder), cooking on medium-low heat until the oil begins to separate from the masala.
4
Simmering to Perfection: Incorporate the primary ingredients (vegetables, paneer, lentils, or proteins) and simmer gently with warm water or broth until tender and deeply infused with flavor.
5
Finishing & Garnish: Adjust seasoning with salt, sprinkle freshly crushed roasted kasoori methi and garam masala, and garnish generously with freshly chopped coriander leaves. Serve piping hot with roti, paratha, or fragrant basmati rice.

Chef Kunal's Pro Secret Tip

For traditional Indian sweets and halwas, always roast nuts and aromatics in pure desi ghee over a gentle flame. If reducing milk for kheer or rabri, use a heavy-bottomed kadhai and scrape the sides regularly to develop rich, caramelized creaminess.

Recipe FAQs & Expert Advice

How long can I store leftover Eggless Plum Cake?

You can store leftovers in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days. When reheating, warm on medium-low heat on the stovetop and add 2–3 tablespoons of warm water if the gravy has thickened in the fridge.

Can I make this recipe vegan or dairy-free?

Yes! Simply substitute dairy ghee/butter with mustard oil or neutral cooking oil, and replace milk/curd with coconut milk or cashew cream where applicable.

What is the key technique to get restaurant-style flavor in this dish?

Focus on blooming whole spices in hot oil first, patiently sautéing the onion-tomato masala until oil separates, and finishing with a pinch of crushed roasted kasoori methi and freshly ground garam masala right before serving.