The Only Christmas Cake Recipe You Need for a Festive Delight!
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A delightful and festive Christmas cake recipe that is perfect for celebrating the holiday season.
- Author: Marianne
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 1 cake (serves 10-12) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup mixed dried fruits
- 1 cup chopped nuts
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup brandy or orange juice
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk and brandy/orange juice.
- Fold in the mixed dried fruits and chopped nuts.
- Pour the batter into a greased and floured cake pan.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can soak the dried fruits in brandy overnight.
- This cake can be made a week in advance and stored in an airtight container.
- Decorate with icing or marzipan for a festive touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg