Christmas Cake Recipe

Name: Christmas Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons rum; 3 tablespoons brandy; 3 tablespoons cherry brandy; 3 tablespoons port wine; 3 tablespoons water; 2 teaspoons Angostura bitters; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg; ½ teaspoon ground cloves; ½ teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon molasses; 1 lb raisins; 8 ounces currants; 4 ounces chopped no soak prunes; 2 ounces chopped glace cherries; 4 ounces mixed candied fruit peel; 2 ounces chopped mixed nuts; 9 ounces self-raising flour; 9 ounces demerara sugar; 9 ounces butter, at room temp; 5 large eggs

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons rum
3 tablespoons brandy
3 tablespoons cherry brandy
3 tablespoons port wine
3 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons Angostura bitters
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon molasses
1 lb raisins
8 ounces currants
4 ounces chopped no soak prunes
2 ounces chopped glace cherries
4 ounces mixed candied fruit peel
2 ounces chopped mixed nuts
9 ounces self-raising flour
9 ounces demerara sugar
9 ounces butter, at room temp
5 large eggs

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["you will need 8""(20cm) square cake tin greased and lined with double layer of greaseproof paper.", "One week before you intend to bake the cake put all the fruit and spice ingredients in a large pan.", "Stir well, and bring to a simmer on a very low heat.", "Simmer for 15 minutes.", "Allow everything to cool,and pour into a large airtight container,glass or plastic.", "Leave in the chiller for 7 days,stirring occaisionally.", "When you are ready to bake the cake,pre heat the oven to 275 degrees.", "Put all cake ingredients in a large bowl add eggs and whisk or beat to an even blend.", "Now gradually fold in the fruit mixture until its evenly distributed.", "Spoon mixture into prepared tin.", "Bake in the centre of the oven for 3 hours without opening the door.", "Cover with 2 thicknesses of greaseproof paper and bake for another hour, or until the centre feels springy when touched.", "cool for 45 minutes then put on a wire rack to finish cooling.", "Store in airtight box.", "It's best kept for a month before cutting.", "decorate as takes your fancy."]

1124

kcal

Calories

Fat

115

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons rum, 3 tablespoons brandy, 3 tablespoons cherry brandy, 3 tablespoons port wine, 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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