Christmas Nut Loaf

 

Ingredients

For the Loaf (Budín)

• 2 eggs

• 150 g sugar

• 100 ml vegetable oil

• 50 ml milk

• Zest and juice of 1 orange

• 250 g all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• 100 g mixed nuts (chopped)

• 50 g raisins

For the Topping

• 150 g white chocolate

• Additional mixed nuts, for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven
   Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and lightly flour a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

2. Prepare the Batter
   In a large bowl, whisk the eggs with the sugar until well combined. Add the oil and milk, mixing until smooth. Stir in the orange zest and orange juice.

3. Add Dry Ingredients
   Sift the flour and baking powder together, then gradually add them to the wet mixture. Mix gently until just combined.

4. Fold in Nuts and Raisins
   Add the mixed nuts and raisins, folding them evenly into the batter without overmixing.

5. Bake
   Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

6. Cool
   Remove from the oven and allow the loaf to cool completely before adding the topping.

7. Prepare the Topping
   Melt the white chocolate gently over a double boiler or in short intervals in the microwave. Pour over the cooled loaf and decorate with extra mixed nuts.

Conclusion

This Christmas Budín is a beautifully balanced loaf cake, combining bright citrus notes with the richness of nuts, raisins, and white chocolate. Moist, flavorful, and elegant, it’s a perfect centerpiece for holiday celebrations or a cozy homemade treat to enjoy with family and friends. Once sliced, it’s sure to become a seasonal favorite you’ll want to bake year after year.