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Bishop's bread sliced, showing raisins, walnuts and candied fruit
Classic Hungarian Bishop's Bread with fruits and nuts

Bishop's Bread (Fruitcake)

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Cakes and Desserts
Bishop's Bread is an 'upgraded' sponge cake: a rich, buttery batter dense enough to hold a treasure trove of dried fruits and chocolate. The secret lies in separating the eggs and gently folding in the whipped whites, aerating the heavy batter.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 50 mins
⌛ Total Time 1 hr 10 mins
🍽️ Servings 8 servings
🔥 Calories 310 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Hungarian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Loaf pan (or ribbed saddle mold)
  • Electric mixer
  • Mixing bowls

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Egg
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Tree Nuts

Instructions

1 ✓

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Butter and flour the loaf pan.

Tip: Thorough prep is half the battle, otherwise the cake will stick to the ridges.
2 ✓

Cream the soft butter with half the sugar and the egg yolks until fluffy.

Tip: Creaming incorporates air into the fat, forming the cake's structure.
3 ✓

Add the milk, then fold in the flour mixed with baking powder.

Tip: Do not overmix at this stage, just until combined.
4 ✓

Whip the egg whites with the salt and remaining sugar until stiff peaks form.

Tip: Sugar stabilizes the foam so it doesn't collapse easily during baking.
5 ✓

Toss the chopped fruits/nuts with a little flour, then fold them into the batter.

Tip: The flour coating prevents them from sinking.
6 ✓

Finally, gently fold the egg whites into the batter with large sweeping motions.

Tip: Don't deflate the whites, or you'll lose the air bubbles!
7 ✓

Pour into the pan and bake for 45-50 minutes (test with a toothpick).

Tip: If batter sticks to the pick, bake longer. If crumbs stick, it's done.

Recipe FAQ

Why does the fruit sink to the bottom?
Either the batter is too thin or the fruit surface is slippery. Toss them in a little flour before adding; this provides 'grip' within the batter.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 4 large Eggs (separated)
  • 7 tbsp Butter (soft)
  • 1/2 cup Milk
  • 2 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 cup Raisins
  • 1/2 cup Walnuts (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup Candied Fruit or Chocolate Chips
  • 1 pinch Salt