
Photo Credit
Maksim Gusarov/shutterstock
Yield
Makes 1 cake
Category
Occasions
Preparation Method
Credit
Deborah Papier
Cake:
Ingredients
1/2 cup dried cherries
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup cocoa powder
3 eggs, separated
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped nuts
Chocolate Glaze:
Ingredients
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate
2/3 cup chocolate chips
1 cup (2 sticks) butter
2 tablespoons corn syrup
Vanilla Glaze
Ingredients
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 to 4 tablespoons milk
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I just read about wax paper vs parchment paper and all articles advise never heat wax paper. Can you explain why this recipe calls for wax paper and what benefit or affect it will have in the preparation of this fruit cake. Articles also mentioned baking with wax paper will ruin your pan, too. I am open to explanation and love to know the how-to and why old methods were used when everyone could not get parchment paper or newer, often more expensive, products. Thank you so much for offering such entertaining articles and recipe ideas.
Hi, Kathy. The reason this recipe calls for wax paper is because parchment paper will not easily fit into a bundt pan to line it. Wax paper is a lot more flexible. It is true that direct heat should never come into contact with wax paper, but if the paper is under batter it will not be exposed. For example, you would never line a cookie sheet with wax paper. However, with all of that being said, if you are nervous or reluctant about using wax paper, just grease the pan extremely well. It should slide out without any issue.
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