"Kake o Fruy Stollen style" sold for a limited time from December 1st to 24th by Western confectionery maker MONTEUR. This cake is inspired by the taste of the German Christmas confectionery "Stollen". The suggested retail price is 500 yen (excluding tax).

Stollen-style cake just for now
Stollen-style cake just for now

As a Stollen lover who wants to make all of December's staple food Stollen, there is no doubt that it will not bother you! I decided to try it as a snack.

What is a Stollen-style cake?
What is a Stollen-style cake?

The structure is simple. Milk cream is sandwiched between two sponge doughs, and powdered sugar is sprinkled on the top surface to finish. The size is about 7 cm in length, 14 cm in width, and 5 cm in height, and it is about 3 to 4 people when cut.

Snow-like powdered sugar that has begun to accumulate
Snow-like powdered sugar that has begun to accumulate

The dough contains candied raisins and fruit peels, as well as almonds and cinnamon powder. It has a unique sweet scent.

Rich almond scent
Rich almond scent

A soft and fluffy fabric with a fine texture. This alone is light, but when combined with milk cream, it changes to a slightly heavier and moist mouthfeel. The almond and cinnamon flavors are also effective, and it certainly tastes like Stollen.

The cream is also almond flavored
The cream is also almond flavored

Candied fruit has a deep and strong sweetness when it hits raisins, and sweet and sour and bittersweet when it hits lemon peels and orange peels. In addition, it is soft as a whole and has an accent on the texture.

Almond flavor of dough and cream is the leading role
Almond flavor of dough and cream is the leading role

For Christmas, the head family Stollen, which slices and eats large chunks little by little, is good, but the fluffy and creamy one is also fresh and quite good! As a snack to enjoy this time of year, I think it is an excellent dish including a reasonable price.