Christmas Cake Recipe

Name: Christmas Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 225g (8oz) unsalted butter; 225g (8oz) soft brown sugar; 250g (9oz) plain flour; 1/2 teaspoon ground mixed spice; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; pinch of salt; 4 large eggs; 50g (2oz) ground almonds; 50g (2oz) chopped almonds; juice & finely grated zest of 1 lemon; finely grated zest of 1 orange; 2 tablespoons of marmalade (orange); 1 tablespoon black treacle; 4 tablespoons brandy; 500g (1lb 2oz) currants; 200g (7oz) sultanas; 200g (7oz) raisins; 75g (3oz) glace cherries; 50g (2oz) mixed candied peel; brandy to finish

Servings: persons

225g (8oz) unsalted butter
225g (8oz) soft brown sugar
250g (9oz) plain flour
1/2 teaspoon ground mixed spice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
pinch of salt
4 large eggs
50g (2oz) ground almonds
50g (2oz) chopped almonds
juice & finely grated zest of 1 lemon
finely grated zest of 1 orange
2 tablespoons of marmalade (orange)
1 tablespoon black treacle
4 tablespoons brandy
500g (1lb 2oz) currants
200g (7oz) sultanas
200g (7oz) raisins
75g (3oz) glace cherries
50g (2oz) mixed candied peel
brandy to finish

1
cream sugar & butter
2
add eggs
3
add flour, spices and ground almonds
4
add treacle, juice, zest, chopped almonds, marmalade & brandy
5
add all fruit
6
Cooking:
7
20cm (8') round or square cake tin
8
lined with greaseproof paper
9
140C/275F/Gas Mark 1
10
3 to 3.5 hours

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

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 225g (8oz) unsalted butter, 225g (8oz) soft brown sugar, 250g (9oz) plain flour, 1/2 teaspoon ground mixed spice, 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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