Christmas Cake ( With Blitzed Fruit) Recipe

Name: Christmas Cake ( With Blitzed Fruit)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 200 g sultanas; 200 g raisins; 200 g prunes, chopped in half; 175 g dates, chopped; 200 g apricots; 175 g mixed candied citrus peel; 150 ml dark beer (stout or porter beer); 150 ml brandy (or dark rum); 2 tablespoons sherry wine; 1 orange, juice and zest of; 100 g brazil nuts, chopped; 100 g hazelnuts, toasted and chopped; 100 g walnuts, chopped; 250 g self raising flour; 200 g ground almonds; 1 teaspoon mixed spice; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; ½ teaspoon ground cloves; 225 g unsalted butter; 225 g dark muscovado sugar; 6 eggs; 1 lemon, juice and zest of

Servings: persons

200 g sultanas
200 g raisins
200 g prunes, chopped in half
175 g dates, chopped
200 g apricots
175 g mixed candied citrus peel
150 ml dark beer (stout or porter beer)
150 ml brandy (or dark rum)
2 tablespoons sherry wine
1 orange, juice and zest of
100 g brazil nuts, chopped
100 g hazelnuts, toasted and chopped
100 g walnuts, chopped
250 g self raising flour
200 g ground almonds
1 teaspoon mixed spice
1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
225 g unsalted butter
225 g dark muscovado sugar
6 eggs
1 lemon, juice and zest of

1
Soak the fruits and chopped peel in a bowl and pour over the orange juice and brandy, beer and sherry.
2
Mix well and store in a cool dark place, stiring every few weeks.
3
the fruits are ready when soft and very plump.If tehy look dry add a splash or brandy or orange juice.
4
Heat oven to 150C grease a 20 cm round cake tin, about 8 cm deep.
5
Line with a double layer of baking paper.
6
Blitz the soaked friut in 4 batches, leaving the last batch only lightly to keep some texture in the cake.
7
Mix in the flour,almonds and spices in a large bowl, add the lemon juice, zest and fruits then mix with your hands.
8
It will be hard to mix, don't worry.
9
Cream the butter with the sugar with an electric hand whisk until light and fluffy, then beat in the eggs, one at a time.Stir into the flour mixture, then add the nuts.
10
Place in the prepared cake tin and bake1 1/2 hours then reduce heat to 140C and bake a further 2-3 hours, Checking with a skewer it should come out clean.
11
Cool 5 minutes in tin then remove and cool on a wire rack.
12
When cool wrap in grease proof paper and foil, 'feeding' it brandy every 2 weeks.
13
The cake can be made 3 months ahead and kept like this until ready to ice.

1542

kcal

Calories

102

Fat

128

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 200 g sultanas, 200 g raisins, 200 g prunes, chopped in half, 175 g dates, chopped, and more.

Yes, Christmas Cake ( With Blitzed Fruit) 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Christmas Cake ( With Blitzed Fruit)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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