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Walnut Stollen served
Famous German Christmas cake with walnuts and cinnamon

Walnut Stollen

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Cakes and Desserts
Walnut Stollen is a richer version of the classic Christmas cake. While the original is dominated by raisins and citrus peel, here walnuts take centre stage, which, paired with cinnamon, exudes a true winter atmosphere. Due to the density and butter content of the dough, this cake does not dry out; in fact, according to Germans, during the 'maturation time' (Reifezeit), which is 1-2 weeks, the flavours meld even better under the buttery coating.
🕒 Prep Time 2 hrs
🍳 Cook Time 45 mins
⌛ Total Time 3 hrs 20 mins
🍽️ Servings 12 servings
🔥 Calories 380 kcal
🌍 Cuisine German

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Large mixing bowl: for assembling the dough.
  • Baking parchment: for baking.
  • Brush: for buttering.

Allergen Information

⚠️ Cereals containing gluten
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Nuts (Walnuts, Almonds)

Instructions

1 ✓

Bloom the yeast in the lukewarm milk with a pinch of sugar.

Tip: Preparation is important so the yeast gets strength.
2 ✓

In the bowl, mix the flour, the remaining sugar, salt, cinnamon. Add the 150g melted butter and the yeast milk. Knead a smooth dough.

Tip: It will be hard to knead because of the amount of butter, but persevere!
3 ✓

Cover and prove for 1-1.5 hours.

Tip: Since the dough is fatty, it rises slower than a pizza.
4 ✓

Knead the walnuts, almonds, and raisins into the dough. Shape into a stollen shape (oval, one side folded over the other).

Tip: The fruits should be distributed evenly.
5 ✓

Place on a baking tray, rest for another 30 minutes.

Tip: This is when it gets its final shape.
6 ✓

Bake at 180°C for 40-45 minutes. If it browns, cover with aluminium foil.

Tip: The walnuts on top can burn, so watch it.
7 ✓

While still hot, brush with the 50g melted butter and sprinkle thickly with icing sugar.

Tip: This layer preserves it.

Recipe FAQ

The dough spread out.
The dough was too soft, or it overheated during proving. Stollen dough is stiffer than brioche. Tuck the edges under after shaping!
It turned out a bit dense.
This is a characteristic of Stollen! It is not an airy brioche, but a dense, rich cake.

Ingredients

  • 500 g Wheat flour
  • 25 g Fresh yeast (input says 20g, but 25g is better for rich doughs)
  • 250 ml Lukewarm milk
  • 100 g Granulated sugar
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
  • 150 g Walnut kernels (coarsely chopped)
  • 150 g Butter (melted, for the dough)
  • 150 g Raisins
  • 100 g Almonds (flaked or slivered)
  • 50 g Butter (for brushing, after baking)
  • 50 g Icing sugar (for dusting)