Russian Easter Cake - Kulich Recipe
Did you know that in Russia, Easter is celebrated with a cake called Kulich? This delicious cake is traditionally served in Russia during Easter, along with Easter bread called Paskha. In this blog post, we’ll be exploring the history of this traditional Russian Easter cake, as well as providing you with a delicious recipe to make your own Kulich at home.
A Brief History Of Kulich
Kulich is a traditional Russian Easter cake, made with yeast-raised dough and flavored with candied fruit, citrus peel and spices. It is believed that the cake originated in the 15th century, when it was served to celebrate Easter. The cake is usually served with an orange or lemon-flavored glaze, as well as a variety of traditional Easter breads.
Ingredients
To make a traditional Kulich cake at home, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 2 packets active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 tablespoons candied fruit
- 1/4 cup grated orange peel
- 1/4 cup grated lemon peel
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, butter, warm water, yeast, salt, almond extract, candied fruit, orange peel, lemon peel, nutmeg, cloves and cinnamon. Mix until all the ingredients are well-combined.
2. Add the eggs and warm milk and mix until the dough is smooth and elastic. Knead the dough for about 10 minutes.
3. Grease a 9-inch cake pan with melted butter. Place the dough in the pan and let it rise for about an hour.
4. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Bake the cake for about 45 minutes, or until it is golden brown.
5. Let the cake cool for about 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy your homemade Kulich!
Nutrition
This recipe makes one 9-inch cake which serves 10 people. Each serving of Kulich cake contains approximately the following nutrition information:
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 14 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
Tips and Variations
- For a sweeter cake, you can add more sugar to the recipe.
- If you don’t have almond extract, you can use vanilla extract instead.
- If you don’t want to use candied fruit, you can add raisins, currants or dried cranberries to the dough.
- To give the cake a more festive look, you can decorate it with icing and sprinkles.
Conclusion
Making a traditional Russian Easter cake is a great way to celebrate the holiday. The ingredients are simple, and the recipe is easy to follow. Once you’ve mastered the recipe, you’ll be able to make a delicious Kulich cake for your family and friends. Enjoy!
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