Elitetwig'S English Golden Christmas Cake Recipe

Name: Elitetwig'S English Golden Christmas Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces self raising flour; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 teaspoon mixed spice; 6 ounces caster sugar (for diabetics use a substitute ie splenda); 1 1/2 cups raisins (prefer raisins to sultanas); 1 cup glace cherries, washed dried and quartered; 2 cups mixed peel; 2 large eggs; 6 ounces margarine or 6 ounces softened butter; 10 tablespoons milk or 10 tablespoons soya milk; 1 teaspoon almond essence (or any alcohol to same amount)

Servings: persons

12 ounces self raising flour
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon mixed spice
6 ounces caster sugar (for diabetics use a substitute ie splenda)
1 1/2 cups raisins (prefer raisins to sultanas)
1 cup glace cherries, washed dried and quartered
2 cups mixed peel
2 large eggs
6 ounces margarine or 6 ounces softened butter
10 tablespoons milk or 10 tablespoons soya milk
1 teaspoon almond essence (or any alcohol to same amount)

1
Grease and linesides and base, with greaseproof paper, an 8 inch round cake tin.
2
Set the oven to warm, Gas Mark 3 / 325F / 160u00b0C.
3
In a large mixing bowl sieve the flour, nutmeg and mixed spice together.
4
Add all remaining ingredients to the flour.
5
Beat together with a wooden spoon ntil the mixture is a well combined and has a soft, dropping consistency. (if too thick add tsp of milk at a time till desired effect. If to runny add tsp of flour at a time till desired effect).
6
Spoon mixture carefully into tin.
7
Shake to settle mixture and hollow out centre of the cake.
8
Bake for 2 hours approximately.
9
As oven temps vary, test half an hour before end of recommended cooking time using a skewer.
10
Continue testing until skewer comes out clean.
11
Leave to cool in tin, when cold turn out and wrap in greaseproof paper.
12
Either store in an airtight tin or tightly wrap in foil.
13
Can freeze for upto 2 months (must thaw before decorate).

881

kcal

Calories

Fat

110

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.

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces self raising flour, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, 1 teaspoon mixed spice, 6 ounces caster sugar (for diabetics use a substitute ie splenda), and more.

Yes, Elitetwig'S English Golden 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.

Elitetwig'S English Golden Christmas Cake

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions