Dried Fruit Cake

Prepare the batter

In a bowl, combine the flour and semolina

Set aside

Next, in a stand mixer, cream together the butter, brown sugar, honey, lime zest, and salt

Mix until light and fluffy

Add the egg and mix well

Add the reserved flour mixture and mix until smooth and even

Roll out the dough on a floured surface to fit a 20 cm diameter, removable-bottom pan

Trim the edges with a knife

Place in the preheated oven at 220°C for 15 minutes or until firm

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly

Prepare the filling

In a saucepan, combine the brown sugar, chopped almonds, unsalted butter, and honey

Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens

Set aside

Reserve 2 tablespoons of the pan juices for brushing later

Distribute the dried cranberries and walnuts on top of the cooled cake

Arrange the green apple slices on top and drizzle with the reserved pan juices

Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 20 minutes or until the edges are golden brown

Let cool, then serve.