Best Christmas Brandy Cake Recipe

Name: Best Christmas Brandy Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 250 g sultanas or 250 g thompson seedless grapes; 250 g currants; 75 g cherries, halved; 150 g whole wheat flour; 150 g unsalted butter; 150 g sugar; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 lemon, zest of; 3 eggs, beaten; 1/4 cup brandy; 25 g jam (I use Mixed-Fruit jam; use your favourite flavour) or 25 g jelly (I use Mixed-Fruit jam; use your favourite flavour)

Servings: persons

250 g sultanas or 250 g thompson seedless grapes
250 g currants
75 g cherries, halved
150 g whole wheat flour
150 g unsalted butter
150 g sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 lemon, zest of
3 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup brandy
25 g jam (I use Mixed-Fruit jam; use your favourite flavour) or 25 g jelly (I use Mixed-Fruit jam; use your favourite flavour)

1
Combine fruits and brandy, dredge with half of the flour, and allow to stand 2 hours or overnight.
2
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
3
In a large bowl, cream butter, sugar, lemon zest till fluffy.
4
Add beaten eggs slowly and whip to form peaks.
5
Now add the rest of the flour and mix well.
6
Fold in the brandy-fruit mixture.
7
Turn into a greased cake tin and bake at 180C (350F) for 1 1/2 hours, or until cake tests done with a toothpick.

690

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 250 g sultanas or 250 g thompson seedless grapes, 250 g currants, 75 g cherries, halved, 150 g whole wheat flour, and more.

Yes, Best Christmas Brandy Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Best Christmas Brandy Cake

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