We love currants because their sour-sweet taste is not only perfect for enjoying the berries fresh, but also a great addition to any cake. In our gallery you will find many delicious recipes for every day, but we also want to give you a few tips for the perfect cake.
How to bake cake with frozen currants?
Of course you can also bake all of the cakes with frozen currants. This is especially helpful when it’s not in season and you still crave the delicious cakes. It is not absolutely necessary to thaw the frozen berries before baking. Many recipes can use frozen berries directly as they thaw and release their juice during the baking process. This can even help the cake to be moister. However, if you want the berries to be evenly distributed in the dough, you should let them thaw slightly before adding them to the dough or dust them with a little flour to prevent them from sticking together.
When is currant season anyway?
The season for currants is usually from June to August. During these months the berries are ripe and can be harvested. The perfect day for harvesting is June 24th, St. John’s Day, from which the berry also gets its name.
Which ingredients go well with currants in cake?
Which ingredients actually go really well with currants? In addition to other berries, such as raspberries or strawberries, there are also many other ingredients that harmonize perfectly with the sour taste of currants. We’ll tell you why the ingredients go so well and how best to combine them.
- Meringue: The crunchy and sweet texture of the meringue is a great contrast to the juicy and tart taste of the berries. Either use as a topping on the cake or in the dough, meringue goes great with the currants.
- Quark: The creamy and slightly sour taste of the quark harmonizes wonderfully with the sour aroma of the berries. Quark with a little sugar, vanilla extract and possibly a little lemon juice is the perfect mixture for a good filling.
- Pudding: A layer of vanilla pudding between the layers of dough or on top of the dough tastes so good with the flavor of currants. This gives the cake a creamy and slightly sweet component.
- Vanilla: This spice really harmonizes wonderfully with the sour taste of the currants. Simply add a few drops of vanilla extract or vanilla sugar to the dough and the cake will have a nice vanilla flavor.
- Almonds: The nutty taste of almonds goes well with currants. You can add chopped or ground almonds to the dough or use them in the form of crumbles.
- Chocolate: Whether white, dark or milk chocolate – they harmonize really well with currants. You can either use these as icing or mix chocolate chips or chocolate chips into the dough.
