Christmas is lived, but it is clear that it also depends on us to intensify more or less. As Patri, gastronomic blogger of Sabores y Momentos , is unconditionally addicted to these very familiar dates, she is the ideal person to recommend us a nice and easy recipe to prepare a bundt cake that will be fabulous these dates (Although it will be welcome at any time of the year!) year!). I leave you with the recipe.

Now yes, we are already at Christmas! What a great illusion, I admit that I am an unconditional fan of these dates, which at home we celebrate and enjoy intensely with the kids.

And how could it be otherwise, the recipe that I bring you today is typically Christmas, a classic. The gingerbread bundt cake, with an international touch, why deny it, but with an intense Christmas scent that will fill your homes. For this recipe I have of course chosen one of the wonderful molds from Nordic Ware . Those of you who are lucky enough to have one in your hands, know that there is nothing comparable, they are jewels for life. I don't know about you, but until I tried a Nordic Ware I always had a terrible panic at the moment "unmoulded", because the chances of pieces of my cake sticking to the molds were high. Since I have been using these authentic wonders, I have an impeccable unmolding with lines so marked on my cake that they look like real sculptures. And the best thing is the faces of mine when I serve it at the table… Everyone is amazed!! Basically you will dress your table with a simple recipe baked in these precious jewels!!

That is why today I have chosen this very special recipe, simple but Christmas. The warm touch of spices…cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, nutmeg, cloves…. The moist interior texture and the crunchy exterior make it a perfect recipe! And to make it even more perfect, I have chosen the spectacular Stained Glass model mold, which simulates the glazing of old stained glass windows and transports us to other times.

Let's go then with the recipe, which I'm sure you'll love!

Ingredients:

• 360g of flour
• 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
• 1 tbsp and a half (1 1/2tbs) chemical yeast
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp (tsp) ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp fresh ginger grated
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 eggs
• 120g cane sugar molasses
• 225g unsalted butter at room temperature
• 250g muscovado sugar (optional, if not brown sugar)
• 200ml of whole milk
• 100g cream or crème fraiche

Preparation:

1. We start by preheating the oven to 170ºC with heat above and below without air. Grease the mold well and conscientiously with melted butter and the help of a brush or non- stick spray . Remember to emphasize the nooks and crannies. In a bowl, sift the flour, spices, salt and yeast. We booked.
2. Meanwhile, with the Kitchen Aid-type electric mixer or food processor , beat the eggs and sugar until fluffy and lighter in color, about 3-4 minutes. Add the molasses and continue beating.
3. In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and add the cream, milk and vanilla extract and heat without boiling, be careful not to beat, just stir and mix.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture, stir, and then add the butter mixture. Mix beating until we have a smooth cream. Let's pour the mixture into the mold and once we have it well distributed, we should gently hit the mold several times against the top to get rid of the air bubbles that we have left.
5. We will bake in the lower part of the oven for about 55 minutes, always watching so that we do not toast too much on top. And depending on the oven, 50 minutes will be enough, prick with a toothpick to check that it comes out dry and we will have it ready.
6. We take out of the oven. Let cool for 15 minutes inside the mold and then we can overturn and remove from the mold leaving it to cool completely on a rack. If you feel like it, you can dress with icing, I have simply opted for a little icing sugar on top.

Tip: I recommend grating fresh ginger and, in a mortar, grind the cloves and cardamom instead of using those that are already ground, the difference is very noticeable because the aromas and flavors are more intense.