Delicious Christmas Cake Just a Mum's Kitchen from justamumnz.com
Introduction
Christmas is incomplete without a delicious cake. It is the perfect dessert to end your festive meal. Everyone loves a good cake, and it is a must-have for your Christmas celebrations. Whether you are baking for your family, friends or guests, this recipe for Christmas cake will leave everyone asking for more.
Ingredients
To make this delicious Christmas cake, you will need the following ingredients:
1 kg mixed dried fruit
250g unsalted butter
250g brown sugar
5 large eggs
250g all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp mixed spice
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 cup brandy
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 160°C. 2. In a large mixing bowl, add the mixed dried fruit, brandy and mix well. Cover and let it soak overnight. 3. On the day of baking, grease a 23cm round cake tin with butter and line it with baking paper. 4. In a separate bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy. 5. Add the eggs, one at a time, and beat well after each addition. 6. In another bowl, sift the flour, baking powder, mixed spice, cinnamon and nutmeg together. 7. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and beat until well combined. 8. Add the soaked mixed fruit (including any liquid) into the batter and mix well. 9. Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin and smooth the top with a spatula. 10. Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 3 hours, or until a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean. 11. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the tin for 10 minutes. 12. Turn the cake out onto a wire rack and let it cool completely.
Nutrition
This Christmas cake recipe serves 16 people. Each serving contains approximately:
Calories: 440
Carbohydrates: 67g
Fat: 16g
Protein: 5g
Sugar: 49g
Sodium: 65mg
Fibre: 3g
Tips and Variations
- You can substitute the mixed dried fruit with your favourite dried fruits like cranberries, cherries, apricots, or raisins. - If you don't like brandy, you can use orange juice or apple juice instead. - To make the cake more festive, you can add chopped nuts like almonds, walnuts or pistachios. - If you want a more boozy cake, you can brush the top of the cake with more brandy or rum after baking. - You can also decorate the cake with icing or frosting, cherries, nuts or edible glitter. - If you don't have time to soak the dried fruit overnight, you can microwave the fruit and brandy for 1-2 minutes until the fruit is plump and the brandy is absorbed.
Conclusion
This recipe for Christmas cake is easy to make and perfect for the festive season. The combination of mixed dried fruits, spices and brandy makes it a delicious and indulgent treat. Serve it with a cup of tea or coffee, or with a dollop of cream or custard for a more decadent dessert. This cake is sure to impress your guests and leave them feeling festive and satisfied.
