Friulian Fruitcake | Saveur

Friulian Fruitcake | Saveur

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This is our version of the traditional Friulian cake made for us by Ennio Furlan at Agriturismo de Carvalho in Friuli.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (1 1/4-oz.) packet active dry yeast
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>4</sub> cup sugar
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>8</sub> cup milk, warmed
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 3 <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> cups flour
  • Grated zest of 1 lemon
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 tbsp. dark rum
  • <sup>3</sup>⁄<sub>4</sub> cup raisins
  • 6 pitted prunes, chopped
  • 6 dried figs, chopped
  • 2 oz. dark rum
  • <sup>3</sup>⁄<sub>4</sub> cup pine nuts, finely chopped
  • <sup>3</sup>⁄<sub>4</sub> cup walnuts, finely chopped
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> cup hazelnuts, coarsely chopped
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> cup almonds, finely chopped
  • 3 tbsp. grated semisweet chocolate
  • 1 tbsp. candied fruits
  • 4 tbsp. crushed amaretti cookies
  • 4 tbsp. sugar
  • 4 tbsp. butter, melted
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten

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