Rich Cake | திருமணங்களில் நீங்கா இடம்பெறும் ரிச் கேக் | Christmas Cake

In this video, I will be showing you how to make Sri Lankan special Rich Cake is really Sri Lanka's version of the Western fruit cake. This version is unique for its moistness and rich in flavor. The key to this cake is the finely chopped dried fruits and the low temperature that the cake is baked. Every wedding Party would serve this rick cake in a beautiful wrap. So let me show you how to make this rich cake/Christmas cake step by step.

Ingredients:
250 grams of dates
50 grams of currants
raisins 125 grams
sultana 100 grams
cashew nuts 100 grams
50 grams of green cherries
125 grams of pumpkin preserve(MD brand)
50 grams of chow chow(MD brand)
100 grams of the ginger preserve(MD brand)
strawberry jam 1/2 cup or 150 grams
1 1/2 Tbsp or 1.1 ounces of golden syrup(MD brand)
honey 1 1/2 Tbsp or 1.1 ounce
roasted cinnamon powder 1/4 Tsp
roasted cardamom powder 1/4 Tsp
roasted clove powder 1/8 Tsp
1/2 Tsp of nutmeg powder
almond essence 1 Tbsp + 1/4 Tsp
rose essence 1/4 Tsp
brandy 2 Tbsp or 1 ounce
semolina 250 grams or 1 cup + 1/4 cup + 1/2 Tbsp
butter 125 grams
6 egg whites
room temperature butter 250 grams
sugar 280 gram or 1 cup + 1/8 cup
6 egg yolks
all purposes flour 50 grams or 1/4 cup+ 1 Tbsp
1 1/2 Tbsp of vanilla extract

**Marzipan**
icing sugar 1 1/2 cup or 215 grams
almond powder 167 grams or 1 cup+ 1/3 cup + 2 Tbsp
vanilla 2 Tsp
rose water 1 Tsp
1 egg white

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