Wow! I've been looking for this recipe for years. My mother used to make it often, and I lost it. Thank you so much! She always called them "stones of

 

Wow! I've been looking for this recipe for years. My mother used to make it often, and I lost it. Thank you so much! She always called them "Michigan stones." Here's the complete recipe.

The warmth of moments shared with family or friends. In this article, I'll share this delicious recipe, easy to prepare and full of flavor, perfect for special occasions or simply for treating yourself.

Ingredients
To prepare this cake with frosting, you will need the following ingredients:

500g wheat flour,
250g unsalted butter at room temperature,
200g sugar,
3 eggs
, 100g unsalted pistachios,
100g dried cranberries,
a pinch of salt,
1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
These simple ingredients result in a sponge cake with a soft texture and intense flavor.

Preparing the dough:
Cream the butter and sugar together.
In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This may take 3 to 5 minutes with an electric mixer. Add the eggs and vanilla.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, add the vanilla extract to flavor the dough.

Incorporate the dry ingredients.
In another bowl, mix the flour and salt and gradually add them to the creamy mixture.

Add the dried fruit.
Gently fold in the pistachios and cranberries. This will give your dough a beautiful color and an irresistible flavor.

Shaping and Freezing:
Shaping the pie:
Roll out the dough onto cling film and form a compact cylinder. Wrap it tightly and place it in the freezer for at least 2 hours. Slicing:
Once the dough is completely frozen, remove it from the freezer and let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes. This will make it easier to slice. Cut the cylinder into slices approximately 1 cm thick.

Bake.
Preheat the oven.

Bake the slices.
Place the slices on the prepared baking sheet, leaving enough space between them as they will spread slightly during baking. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.

Finishing touches and flavor:
After baking, let the cookies cool on a wire rack. The result is a nut cake with a melt-in-the-mouth texture and a deliciously sweet flavor, enhanced by the slight bitterness of the pistachio and the tang of the cranberry.
This cake is perfect with coffee or tea and can also be stored in an airtight container for several days—though I doubt it will last that long before it's devoured!

In conclusion,
this frozen dried fruit cake is a true delight to share. Whether for a spontaneous snack or a special celebration, this recipe will delight your guests and please everyone, young and old. Feel free to experiment with other dried fruits or herbs to personalize the cake to your liking.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.