German Christmas Cake Recipe

Name: German Christmas Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups plain flour; 5/8 cup caster sugar; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 9/16 cups butter softened; 1/2 cup semi-skimmed milk; 1 1/8 tablespoons active yeast dried; 11/16 cup chopped almonds; 7/8 cup raisins; 1 cup orange peel each candied, finely chopped in a food processor; 1 lemon grated zest; 1 1/4 cups icing sugar

Servings: persons

4 cups plain flour
5/8 cup caster sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 9/16 cups butter softened
1/2 cup semi-skimmed milk
1 1/8 tablespoons active yeast dried
11/16 cup chopped almonds
7/8 cup raisins
1 cup orange peel each candied, finely chopped in a food processor
1 lemon grated zest
1 1/4 cups icing sugar

1
In a bowl, mix the flour, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract and 1/2 lb butter. Heat the milk until lukewarm, sprinkle in the yeast and stir until dissolved, about 5 minutes. Add to the flour mixture and knead with the dough hook of a mixer until smooth, about 6-8 minutes. Cover and allow to rest in a warm place for 50 mins.
2
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a bowl, mix the almonds, raisins, candied peel and lemon zest. Using well-floured hands, knead into the dough. Shape into a long roll, place on the baking sheet, cover and allow to rest for 30 mins.
3
Preheat the oven to 400u00b0F. Bake for 30 mins. Turn down the oven to 330u00b0F and bake for 30 mins, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
4
In a saucepan, melt 1/3 lb butter. Brush one-third over the hot cake and dust with 1/2 cup powdered sugar. Repeat twice, until the butter and sugar are used up.

1540

kcal

Calories

Fat

178

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups plain flour, 5/8 cup caster sugar, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, German 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.

German Christmas Cake

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