Christmas Fruit Cake Recipe

Name: Christmas Fruit Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 ounces mixed dried fruit; 3 ounces dried cranberries; 1/3 cup brandy or sherry; 3 1/2 ounces candied cherries; 1 cup butter chopped, at room temperature; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 3 eggs; 1 Orange zested; 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour sifted; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice; 1/2 cup orange juice; 1/3 cup walnuts chopped; slivered almonds to decorate

Servings: persons

3 ounces mixed dried fruit
3 ounces dried cranberries
1/3 cup brandy or sherry
3 1/2 ounces candied cherries
1 cup butter chopped, at room temperature
1/2 cup brown sugar
3 eggs
1 Orange zested
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour sifted
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/2 cup orange juice
1/3 cup walnuts chopped
slivered almonds to decorate

1
Combine dried fruit and brandy. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside for 3 hours, or overnight. Mix in cherries.
2
Preheat oven to 300u00b0F. Lightly grease an 8 inch square cake pan. Line base and sides with 2 layers of parchment paper.
3
Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add fruit and orange zest. Combine flour, baking powder and spices. Add 1/2 flour mixture then 1/2 orange juice and walnuts. Fold in remaining flour, juice and nuts. Transfer to prepared pan, smooth top and decorate with almonds.
4
Bake for 2 hours 30 mins, or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean. Cover with tea towels and allow to cool completely.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 ounces mixed dried fruit, 3 ounces dried cranberries, 1/3 cup brandy or sherry, 3 1/2 ounces candied cherries, and more.

Yes, Christmas Fruit 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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