Chocolate Stollen
Chocolate Stollen is a traditional German Christmas cake that combines the rich and sweet flavor of chocolate with cinnamon. Stollen is an essential dessert on the Christmas table, made for generations. The cake's history comes from Dresden, and the version known today became widespread in the late 1800s. The chocolate version adds a special twist to the traditional recipe, providing a truly tantalizing experience on the festive table.
Ingredients for this recipe
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Preparation Steps
1
Crumble the yeast into the lukewarm milk, add a pinch of sugar, and let it proof for 10 minutes.
2
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and cinnamon.
3
Add the proofed yeast and the melted butter to the dry ingredients. Mix and knead until the dough is smooth and elastic.
4
Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until it has doubled in volume.
5
Chop the chocolate into small pieces. Gently fold the chocolate, raisins, and almonds into the risen dough. Shape the stollen. Form the dough into a long, oval shape, and fold both ends slightly inwards.
6
Place the stollen on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let it rest for 30 minutes.
7
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until golden brown. During the last 10 minutes, cover it with aluminum foil to prevent burning.
8
Let the baked stollen cool completely, then sprinkle the top generously with powdered sugar.
