Christmas Cake Recipe

Name: Christmas Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb. flour; 1 small tsp. baking powder; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. cinnamon; 1/2 lb. butter; 1/2 lb. brown sugar; 1/2 lb. raisins; 1/2 lb. currants; 6 oz. light raisins; 1/2 lb. mixed peel; 2 oz. ground almonds; 5 eggs; 1 Tbsp. brandy or rum

Servings: persons

1/2 lb. flour
1 small tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 lb. butter
1/2 lb. brown sugar
1/2 lb. raisins
1/2 lb. currants
6 oz. light raisins
1/2 lb. mixed peel
2 oz. ground almonds
5 eggs
1 Tbsp. brandy or rum

1
Prepare raisins and peel.
2
Mix baking powder, salt and cinnamon with the flour and sift.
3
Beat butter and sugar to soft cream.
4
Beat eggs for 5 minutes.
5
Add them to the butter mixture by degrees, beating all the time.
6
When mixture is quite smooth, continue beating while you add the flour gradually, then the fruit and almonds.
7
Stir in the brandy or rum and turn into a cake pan that has been lined with two thicknesses of waxed paper.
8
Bake in slow oven 5 hours at 325u00b0.
9
Cover with waxed paper as soon as it is brown.
10
This cake will keep for 6 months or more in airtight tin and should be made several weeks or a month before Christmas. Cut the top level for frosting.

1105

kcal

Calories

Fat

111

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb. flour, 1 small tsp. baking powder, 1/4 tsp. salt, 1/2 tsp. cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Christmas 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.

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